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Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron with a Skeleton

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal plaque with a triangular shape. The top and bottom of the plaque come to a point, while the left and right sides are straight. The plaque features a skeleton figure, centered and standing on one leg. The skeleton has an arm raised and the other bent at the elbow. The skeleton wears a crown-like object on its head. The plaque has a border around the edge. The background of the image is light gray. The plaque casts a dark shadow on the background.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century or later
Medium
Bone
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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