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Armlet

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is part of a ritual costume worn by lamas (priests) of the Nyingmapa or 'Old Order' of Tibetan Buddhism during exorcisms and by the lamas of other orders during exorcistic monastic dances.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved bone
Brief description
Armlet, central rectangular bone plaque with two square bone plaques, carved, joined by lines of bone beads, Tibet, 19th century
Physical description
An armlet consisting of a rectangular plaque carved with a vajra, on either side a square plaque carved with one of the Eight Auspicious emblems. These are joined horizontally and crosswise by lines of bone beads.
Dimensions
  • Length: 23.5cm
  • Width: 16cm
Object history
Formerly part of Captain E.W.Fletcher loan.
Summary
This is part of a ritual costume worn by lamas (priests) of the Nyingmapa or 'Old Order' of Tibetan Buddhism during exorcisms and by the lamas of other orders during exorcistic monastic dances.
Collection
Accession number
IS.1:8-2007

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Record createdJanuary 9, 2007
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