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Initiation Card (Tsakalis)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Initiation Card (Tsakalis) depicts a square painting with a central figure of a man. The man has dark gray skin and long dark hair. He wears a blue robe with a yellow sash around his waist, a blue headpiece, and white shoes with a striped hem. He holds a spear in his right hand and a round shield in his left hand. The background of the painting is red with a black border. A yellow line borders the black border. The figure stands on a red platform with a wavy design. The entire painting appears worn and faded.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
574 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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