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Object Number
2004.24.17055
Display Title
Head of idol
Descriptions
Object Description
Head of great idol shown in 1445, -- Lebrag, Tibet. Negative of a print in the PM photo files.
Subject
- Head
- Idol
- Religion
- Carved
Department
Photographic
Date
1943
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
- Tibetan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
/
Tibet
Additional Geographic Terms
Labrang
Materials
Negative, nitrate
Dimensions
Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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