print;
amulet
- Museum number
- 2004,0403,0.15
- 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 mantras, otherwise known as prayers or invocations. Sixteen small circles make up a large circle, which is finally enclosed within an impressive ring of flames. In keeping with the amulet function, this outer ring is embellished at the top and bottom with images of protective and auspicious symbols. And, at the top centre, there is a makara like beast (cf 'makara torana' from the architecture of the South Indian temple) 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
- 2004,0403,0.15
