Portrait of a Tibetan Lama, possibly the Seventh Dalai Lama
| Title | Portrait of a Tibetan Lama, possibly the Seventh Dalai Lama |
|---|---|
| Artist | China or Tibet |
| Date | 19th century 19th century |
| Medium | Gilt bronze alloy |
| Classification | bronze |
| Origin | China China |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Guy H. Mitchell |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Portrait of a Tibetan Lama, possibly the Seventh Dalai Lama” is a work by China or Tibet, dated 19th century. It is executed in gilt bronze alloy and classified as bronze. 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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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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