Description: This listing is for the 1998 second printing of the revised edition [of 1995] of the cultural guidebook titled: Short Description of Gods, Goddesses and Ritual Objects of Buddhism and Hinduism in Nepal, Published by Handicraft Association of Nepal, P.O. Box - 784, Kathmandu, Nepal. Condition is Very Good plus, with minor exterior handling and wear [see photo scans], minor age and use to interior, no writing or marginalia, cover price sticker on back [150 rupees]. The book is a fascinating and essential tool for identifying and understanding the different handicraft and metalcraft versions of the local religious idolatry in the Nepalese and nearby regions. How can you tell the difference between a statue of Chintamani Lokeswar and one of Padmapani Lokeswar? This book will explain that the first one is dancing, and the second one is all red. Black and white photos accompany most entries, otherwise a line drawing is provided. Thorough and informative - every home should have one! ------------------------------------------------- Please ask any questions prior to purchase, No foreign sales. Thank you.
Price: 10.99 USD
Location: Standard, California
End Time: 2023-12-24T20:22:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Nepal
Book Title: Short Description of Gods, Goddesses and Ritual Objects of ......
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Handicraft Association of Nepal
Original Language: English
Inscribed: No
Edition: Revised Edition
Vintage: No
Publication Year: 1998
Type: Identification Guide
Format: Large Digest
Language: English
Illustrator: Photos
Item Height: 8.6 in.
Author: Jnan Bahadur Sakya
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Art & Culture, Historical, Imagery, Mind, Body & Spirit, Philosophy, Religious & Spiritual
Topic: Books
Item Width: 5.6 in.
Number of Pages: 84
