Protector Deity Begtse Chen
| Title | Protector Deity Begtse Chen |
|---|---|
| Artist | Tibet or Mongolia |
| Date | 19th century 19th century |
| Medium | Gilt copper alloy with traces of orange pigment |
| Classification | metal |
| Origin | Tibet Tibet |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Samuel M. Nickerson fund |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Protector Deity Begtse Chen” is a work by Tibet or Mongolia, dated 19th century. It is executed in gilt copper alloy with traces of orange pigment and classified as metal. 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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