Ritual Peg (phurbu)
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Ritual Peg (phurbu)

TitleRitual Peg (phurbu)
ArtistTibet Central Tibet
Date17th century 17th century
MediumBronze, crystal, jade, opal and turquoise, with gilding and semiprecious stones
Classificationceremonial object
OriginTibet Tibet
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Ritual Peg (phurbu)” is a work by Tibet Central Tibet, dated 17th century. It is executed in bronze, crystal, jade, opal and turquoise, with gilding and semiprecious stones and classified as ceremonial object. 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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