Accession No
2004.115
Description
Wood block or stamp for dyeing symbols on a prayer flag. Flat, square wooden stamp with carved symbols. At the centre is a horse, with a border of writing and surrounded by twelve Buddhist symbols including a shell and a parasol.
Place
Asia; South Asia; Himalayas; Tibet; ?[Nepal]
Period
Source
Bowmer, John
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2004.115; 74 [Donor's catalogue card number]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood
Local Term
Measurements
195mm x 15mm x 210mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
‘Donor’s Catalogue Card: “Tibetan prayer flag stamp 74 Nepal Tibet The dye is covered with ink and stamped on the long cloths used for Tibetan prayer flags. Note Bhuddhist symbols. Purchased Pokhara 1979 +/- Rs 50.” M. Backhouse 10/13/2004.’
Event Date 13/10/2004
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Wooden stamp for dyeing symbols on prayer flag. Flat, square wooden stamp with carved symbols. At the centre is a horse, with a border of writing and surrounded by twelve Buddhist symbols including a shell and a parasol.
Event Date 13/10/2004
Author: maa
FM:265164
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