Prayer Stone
19th century (made)
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Stones such as this carved with Buddhist prayers or deities are made in Tibet as acts of religious devotion. Tibetan Buddhists believe that by so doing they create spiritual merit that can benefit themselves and others. Prayer stones are laid on the tops and at the sdies of walls that in themselves become religious monuments.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved schist |
| Brief description | Prayer stone of dark grey schist carved in low relief with the figure of Ushnishavijaya, Tibet, 19th century |
| Physical description | A prayer stone of dark grey schist carved in low relief with the figure of Ushnishavijaya. |
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| Summary | Stones such as this carved with Buddhist prayers or deities are made in Tibet as acts of religious devotion. Tibetan Buddhists believe that by so doing they create spiritual merit that can benefit themselves and others. Prayer stones are laid on the tops and at the sdies of walls that in themselves become religious monuments. |
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| Accession number | IS.41-1968 |
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| Record created | January 2, 2007 |
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