Book Cover
16th century - 17th century (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Credit line | Purchased from the Baillie Gallery |
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Accession number | IM.113-1910 |
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Record created | March 14, 2006 |
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