Phurbu
| Title | Phurbu |
|---|---|
| Date | 1403–24 15th century |
| Medium | metal alloys with gold and silver |
| Classification | Metalwork |
| Origin | Sino-Tibetan, Yongle period (1403–1424) Sino-Tibetan |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Phurbu, 1403–24. Sino-Tibetan, Yongle period (1403–1424). Metal alloys with gold and silver; overall: 27 x 6 cm (10 5/8 x 2 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin, 1989.362 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Phurbu” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1403–24. It is executed in metal alloys with gold and silver and classified as metalwork. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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