Ritual Apron (Rugyan)

16th century

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Caption

Ritual Apron (Rugyan), 16th century. Carved human and animal bone plaques and beads, 28 x 35 x 3/4 in. (71.1 x 88.9 x 1.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1923, Purchased with funds given by Frederic B. Pratt and Frank L. Babbott, 23.289.27201. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X887.2_PS4.jpg)

Title

Ritual Apron (Rugyan)

Date

16th century

Geography

Place made: Tibet

Medium

Carved human and animal bone plaques and beads

Classification

Ceremonial

Dimensions

28 x 35 x 3/4 in. (71.1 x 88.9 x 1.9 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1923, Purchased with funds given by Frederic B. Pratt and Frank L. Babbott

Accession Number

23.289.27201

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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