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Upper section of large gold idol
Object Number 56-55-60/15865.1.336
Display Title Upper section of large gold idol
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: Tibet [crossed out] / (Labrang) / Gift of Frederick R. Wulsin / 1927; Printed on label adhered to board (verso): "1447-Photo by Frederick R. Wulsin / Negative #26440-A / Tibet - Labrang [crossed out and replaced with China - Gansu] / Head of great gold idol shown in 1445. / This idol is about 20 feet high. This / picture was taken from gallery. Labrang, / Tibet. / "Labrang, a great Monastery on the / Northeast border of Tibet"."; Printed on board (verso): "LMR April.1924 / Rec'd Feb 25 1924"
Department Photographic
Date 1923
Artist Frederick R. Wulsin
Culture
  • Tibetan
  • Chinese
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Tibet / <State> / <County> / Labrang
Asia / China / Gansu
Materials Print, black and white Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 × 8.89 cm (4 1/2 × 3 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Frederick R. Wulsin

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