Votive Plaque
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
The tradition of pilgrims and worshippers offering votive clay plaques at temples, once widespread in South and South East Asia, has continued until today in Tibet. Such images are also sometimes kept in amulet cases where they are believed to protect the wearer from evil influences and misfortune.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Sun-baked clay with impressed figure |
| Brief description | Votive plaque, White Tara, floriated torana, clay, E.Tibet, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Votive plaque, clay with impressed figure of White Tara with floriated torana |
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| Summary | The tradition of pilgrims and worshippers offering votive clay plaques at temples, once widespread in South and South East Asia, has continued until today in Tibet. Such images are also sometimes kept in amulet cases where they are believed to protect the wearer from evil influences and misfortune. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.19-1932 |
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| Record created | January 3, 2006 |
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