Head
1700-1800 (Made)
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This rare image represents the head of one of the early kings of Tibet (7th to mid 9th century) . It may depict Srongtsen Gampo or Trisong Detsan, who were both instrumental in bringing Buddhism to Tibet in the 7th and 8th centuries respectively. The king here wears the distinctive tall turban of the Yarlung Dynasty monarchs.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Repousse copper and gilded |
| Brief description | Representation of the head of an early Tibetan king wearing a tall turban, made of gilded copper, the face with painted eyes and mouth |
| Physical description | A repouse copper gilded and painted head of an early Tibetan king represented wearing a tall turban with knitted eyebrows and a thin moustache. |
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| Credit line | Given anonymously |
| Summary | This rare image represents the head of one of the early kings of Tibet (7th to mid 9th century) . It may depict Srongtsen Gampo or Trisong Detsan, who were both instrumental in bringing Buddhism to Tibet in the 7th and 8th centuries respectively. The king here wears the distinctive tall turban of the Yarlung Dynasty monarchs. |
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| Accession number | IS.13-2011 |
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| Record created | July 4, 2011 |
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