"Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron": Kirtimukha

Black and white photograph of disassembled ritual apron. Long fabric strip with tassels at both ends lies across bottom. The fabric adorned with metal appliques. Above the fabric, 13 metal pieces arranged in rows. Top row: two small squares, one large rectangle bisected vertically, and four small squares. Middle row: five metal pieces resembling faces with varying shapes. All metal pieces feature ornate designs. The background 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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