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Lamaist Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Lamaist Headdress by an unknown artist, features a red headband with multiple pointed sections extending outward, resembling a crown or fan shape. The headband and sections are predominantly red with white, black, orange, and green details. Each section has symmetrical designs, including floral patterns and what appears to be Tibetan script. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 350 px
Public Domain
Yes
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