"Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron": Kirtimukha

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.

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Date:: 17th century
Medium:: Bone
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 600 × 389 px
Museum record:: View original

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"Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron": Kirtimukha

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