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Hanging

Description

Rectangular textile hanging with applique work in silks and other materials of various colours, representing the bodhisattva Ksitigarbha standing, holding jewel and staff, backed with blue cotton: Tibet, late 19th-early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1927.317

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Hanging

Production information

Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Silk, Cotton

Physical description

Applique work in silks and other materials of various colours, representing a larger-than-life standing figure of Buddha; backed with blue cotton

Associations

Depicted: Buddha

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