Hat

51-4-181

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 51-4-181
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan | Buddhist
Provenience Tibet
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Cotton | Metal | Horn (animal part)
Description

Hat of high Lama incarnation (Living Buddha) - probably one of the Red-capped sect. Tall cap made of gold, brown and orange textiles accented with green and blue edging. Lotus-shaped scalloped pieces appliqued in front. Horn button and latticework piece of metal known as a thokcha sewn to front. Bronze vajra at conical top.

Height 38 cm
Length 29 cm
Width 11 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert R. Service, 1951
Other Number 202 - Other Number

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