Printing Block
20th century (made)
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A woodblock used to print amulets. Protective printed diagrams such as this, with its bound male and female demons are carried on the person or set up over doorways in Tibet. It is believed that negative spiritual forces can cause illness, accidents and other misfortunes unless action is taken to guard against them.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Carved wooden printing block and printed charm on cotton, male and female demon bound with chains, Tibet, early 20th century |
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| Credit line | Given by Shirley Rowcliffe |
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| Summary | A woodblock used to print amulets. Protective printed diagrams such as this, with its bound male and female demons are carried on the person or set up over doorways in Tibet. It is believed that negative spiritual forces can cause illness, accidents and other misfortunes unless action is taken to guard against them. |
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| Accession number | IS 160:1, 2-2007 |
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| Record created | August 6, 2007 |
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