The Birth of the Buddha

Votive plaque Culture: Nepal Medium: Mosaic set in a gilt-silver framework with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, garnets, quartz, pearls, amber, coral, lapis lazuli, turquoise, and semiprecious stones Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (36.8 x 31.1 cm) Credit: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1915 Classification: Metalwork Department: Asian Art