Prayer flags

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Object Number 31-49-60/D3760.2

Display Title Prayer flags

Descriptions

Inventory Description Prayer flag, rectangular, black ink on white gauzy fabric, worn, stained

Classification

Art 2-D

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia / Tibet

Materials Fabric, Ink

Dimensions Overall: 44.5 x 19 cm (17 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object D/3760 B

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