Votive Plaque
19th century (made)
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Votive clay plaques are commonly offered at temple and monasteries throughout Tibet by pilgrims and worshippers. Following an ancient tradition, monks manufacture them in large numbers from bronze moulds and sell them to those visiting monasteries.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Sun-baked clay with impressed figure |
| Brief description | Votive plaque, White Tara, clay, E.Tibet, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Votive plaque, clay with impressed figure of White Tara. |
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| Summary | Votive clay plaques are commonly offered at temple and monasteries throughout Tibet by pilgrims and worshippers. Following an ancient tradition, monks manufacture them in large numbers from bronze moulds and sell them to those visiting monasteries. |
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| Accession number | IM.17-1932 |
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| Record created | January 3, 2006 |
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