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a pilot project
by Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust
TYMPANA
3. KATHMANDU, ASAN TOL. ANNAPURNA TEMPLE
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Item
stolen:
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Selected parts of the repousse tympanum. |
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Date
of theft:
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October 2000 |
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Location:
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West (front) elevation, first level |
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Specifications:
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Unavailable |
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Building
Date:
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17th c. |
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References:
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Three-tiered temple, highly decorated with gilt copper. "The record on the temple is dated 1839, the reign of King Rajendra Bikram Shah." " Renovated in second half of the 19th century." "Records of 1924 and 1951." In: Kathmandu Valley. The Preservation of Physical Environment and Cultural Heritage. Protective Inventory. Vol.2. Kathmandu, 1975, p.23. |
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Photo:
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More records sought/invited. |