Votive Plaque

The Votive Plaque by an unknown artist depicts a small, triangular-shaped object with a rough, uneven surface. The object is made of a light brown material, possibly stone. The object has a raised, oval-shaped area in the center featuring a figure sitting in a meditative pose. The figure appears to be wearing robes and has its hands in a prayer-like position. The figure is surrounded by a border that resembles a flame or a leaf. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the object. A shadow is cast to the lower part of the image. The object sits on a flat surface.

Artwork details

Date:: ca. 8th century or later
Medium:: Clay
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 600 × 471 px
Museum record:: View original

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Votive Plaque

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