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Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Bhumirgharba

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular artwork with rounded corners, featuring a predominantly red background with blue and gold accents along the edges. The image depicts two figures: one larger and one smaller, both with light skin, adorned with gold jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and headpieces. The larger figure wears a red cloth wrapped around their waist, with gold and yellow details; they have their right leg extended and their left leg bent, with their right hand raised in a gesture and their left hand resting on the smaller figure's shoulder. The smaller figure, similarly attired, stands to the right, with their left hand on the larger figure's chest and their right arm raised. Both figures have dark green halos with gold embellishments. The artwork exhibits signs of aging, with chipped and faded paint. Title: Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Bhumirgharba; Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
570 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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