Not currently on display at the V&A

Book Cover

16th century - 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Front cover of a book of the Lamaist scriptures (Kah-gyur); carved pinewood with the remains of painting and gilding. The five central enthroned figures represent the five Dhyani-Buddhas.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Pinewood, carved with traces of painting and gilding
Brief description
Book cover of Lamaist scriptures, pine with traces of gilding and painting, Tibet, 16th/17th century
Physical description
Front cover of a book of the Lamaist scriptures (Kah-gyur); carved pinewood with the remains of painting and gilding. The five central enthroned figures represent the five Dhyani-Buddhas.
Dimensions
  • Width: 15.5cm
  • Length: 35cm
  • Depth: 1.5cm
Credit line
Purchased from the Baillie Gallery
Collection
Accession number
IM.113-1910

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Record createdMarch 14, 2006
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