Tsong Khapa on the Jewel Tree of Refuge

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At A Glance

  • Period

    late 18th-early 19th century
  • Geography

    China; Tibeto-Chinese or Tibeto-Mongolian
  • Material

    Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Qing brocade, panel of Russian ecclesiastical fabric, silk dustcovers, and original silver caps
  • Dimension

    H x W (overall): 142.2 x 88.9 cm (56 x 35 in)
  • Accession Number

    S2017.52
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_S2017.52

Object Details

  • Collection

    Arthur M. Sackler Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Encountering the Buddha: Art and Practice Across Asia (October 14, 2017 to February 6, 2022)
    The Tibetan Shrine from the Alice S. Kandell Collection (March 13, 2010 to November 27, 2016)
  • Origin

    China; Tibeto-Chinese or Tibeto-Mongolian
  • Credit Line

    The Alice S. Kandell Collection
  • Type

    Painting
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