| Identifier: |
PCVAM_0001_0001 |
| Title: |
A copperplate inscription recording the roofing of the main shrine and the offering of pivakhās and caityas (NS 716) |
| Type, original: |
Inscription; original |
Content |
| Abstract: |
This is a copperplate inscription nailed to the west of the entrance to the sanctum of Vaṃ Bāhāḥ. It documents the roofing of the main shrine of the monastery with tiles (jhiṃgaṭī) by Jike Ḍhaguḍi and others. Additionally, it records the offering of two pivakhā (Buddha) icons of gold in a caitya. Also mentioned is the offering of one hundred thousand miniature caityas (lakṣacaitya) by Dhammuni. |
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Date |
| Date: |
NS 716 Vaiśākha Bright fortnight 3 unspecified |
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| Converted: |
1596 CE |
Script and language |
| Language, script: |
Newari; Newari |
Physical appearance |
| Width, height, and unit: |
35.5; 9; cm |
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| Material, binding, and colour: |
copper; none; dark brown |
| Condition: |
good; complete |
Institution |
| Institution and reg. no.: |
Vaṃ Bāhāḥ, Lalitpur; 85.32711546987946,27.673353066922413; none |
| Source and details: |
NHDP: LAL1740_I_20200913_06.jpg; Photographed by NHDP on 14/09/2020 as: LAL1740_I_20200913_06 |
| Running no., exposures: |
1 |
Project specific information |
| Created, modified, ID: |
3/22/24, 5:57 AM; 4/3/24, 9:10 AM; 28 |
| Notes: |
DANAM catalogue entry: d2578f40-cfce-4450-a8c1-3092c08ef487
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