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Nom de l'objet :

book cover

Titre :

Wood and Gilt Book Cover

Artiste ou artisan :

Unknown

Type de l'objet :

Wood and Gilt

Matériaux :

gilt
wood

Technique de fabrication :

gilded
carved

Numéro d'accession :

1967.219.002

Culture :

Tibetan

Période :

18th - 19th century

Description :

This elaborately carved book cover shows the great esteem held by the Tibetans for their sacred scriptures. This book cover has a petal design framing a scene of three large Buddhist deities in niches amidst clouds and small Buddha images. The decorative niches are called "arch of glory". These are popular motifs in Tibet and Nepal, and usually consist of a garuda at the top holding two naginis (serpent goddesses), followed by two mythical creatures called makaras (which symbolize the life-giving power of the waters), personages riding horned creatures, and elephants.

Hauteur :

29.2

Largeur :

74.5

Profondeur :

4.0

Unité de mesure linéaire :

Établissement :

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria