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Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron with a Skeleton

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored, triangular plaque with a raised edge. The plaque features a skeleton in a dancing pose with its legs bent and arms extended. The skeleton has a crown on its head and a protruding tongue. The plaque is decorated with intricate carvings and patterns, including a row of small circles along the top edge and floral motifs at the bottom. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. The plaque appears to be made of metal, possibly gold or brass. It has a pointed bottom and a wavy top edge.

Artwork Details

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