Protector Deity Begtse Chen
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Protector Deity Begtse Chen

TitleProtector Deity Begtse Chen
ArtistTibet or Mongolia
Date19th century 19th century
MediumGilt copper alloy with traces of orange pigment
Classificationmetal
OriginTibet Tibet
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineSamuel M. Nickerson fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“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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