print;
amulet
- Museum number
- 2004,0403,0.14
- Description
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Woodblock print on hand produced paper made from the Daphne bush using black ink (lamp soot mixed with water). A complex design on a large scale. In the middle there is a lotus, the very centre of which is a divided into nine 'squares'. The lotus is enclosed within several further circles of concentric text, mantras, otherwise known as prayers or invocations. Sixteen smaller circles make up a large circle, finally enclosed within a ring of flames. This outer ring is decorated at the top and bottom with images of protective and auspicious symbols. And, at the top centre, a makara like beast from whose jaw issues the ring of protective flames. There is a thick black rectangular border.
- Production date
- 2004
- Dimensions
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Height: 58 centimetres (from outer edge of block)
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Width: 46 centimetres (from outer edge of block.)
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- Curator's comments
- This type of block print is fixed to doorways or lintels to protect access. This print is a darker and slightly smudged version of 2004. 4-3. 04.
- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Good
- Acquisition date
- 2004
- Acquisition notes
- Donation made at the Gompa in exchange for the prints. Sarong Gompa is the seat of the Sarong Rimpoches, a line of re-incarnating lamas. They belong to the Gelugpa order but, unusually marry.
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- 2004,0403,0.14
