Ivory Plaque
ca. 18th century (made)
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This type of carved irovy plaque had a probable amuletic use and may originally have been encased within a ga'u or amulet box. Palden Lhamo is an important Dharmapala or defender of Buddhism in Tibet and is regarded as the defender of the Dalai Lamas and of Lhasa.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved ivory |
| Brief description | Ivory plaque depiciting Palden Lhamo, Nepal, ca. 18th century |
| Physical description | A rectangular plaque of ivory carved on one surface with a depiction of four armed Palden Lhamo (Śrī dēvī) riding a mule. The reverse is inscribed with two mantras in Tibetan script: "Om mani padme hum" and "Om, Ah, hri, hri hri." The top and botton surfaces are encircled by silver bands and two suspension lugs are found top of plaque. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Om mani padme hum
Om ah hri hri hri (In Tibetan U chen lettering on the reverse of this plaque.) |
| Summary | This type of carved irovy plaque had a probable amuletic use and may originally have been encased within a ga'u or amulet box. Palden Lhamo is an important Dharmapala or defender of Buddhism in Tibet and is regarded as the defender of the Dalai Lamas and of Lhasa. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM. 126-1929 |
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| Record created | December 31, 2007 |
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