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Culture: Buddhist Country of Origin : Tibet Artifact Age: 17th Century |
This is a most unique 300 year old artifact from Tibetan monastic life. Used as a scale for the measurement of rice it is made of wood with bronze ... more about this artifact
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Culture: Buddhist Country of Origin : Tibet Artifact Age: 17th Century |
A 385 year old Thangka from Tibet. Darkened by age and worn by centuries of use still much of it's beauty can be seen. A fine example of early Tibe... more about this artifact
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Culture: Buddhist Country of Origin : Tibet Artifact Age: 17th Century |
The sound of the Ganta (bell) is regarded as auspicious in Tibet; it is used to drive away negative attachments. The Ganta represents wisdom, the f... more about this artifact
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Culture: Buddhist Country of Origin : Tibet Artifact Age: 17th Century |
A Gau is a Tibetan Buddhist prayer box: a small devotionally beautifully created and detailed container used to hold and carry powerful amulet obje... more about this artifact
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Culture: Buddhist Country of Origin : Tibet Artifact Age: 17th Century |
Rare and unique piece of ancient Tibet. Certainly part of a large sacred statue it is apparently all that was saved from the wholesale destruction ... more about this artifact
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Culture: Buddhist Country of Origin : Tibet Artifact Age: 17th Century |
A very ancient Thangka (16th - 17th century) of an unique type. Used by a nomadic Lama - very rare if not singular.
The painting is worn but still... more about this artifact
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