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"Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron": Kirtimukha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tantric Ritual Apron, Kirtimukha. The image shows a collection of metal pieces and a fabric strip. The fabric strip is dark-colored, long, and narrow, with tassels on either end. It has metal pieces attached to it, featuring a repeating pattern of skull-like faces. Above the fabric strip, there are multiple metal pieces arranged in rows. The top row has two long, curved pieces and four small square pieces. The middle row has five pieces that are shaped like a teardrop with a pointed end. The metal pieces have intricate designs and patterns on them. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Bone
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
600 × 389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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