Ritual Peg (phurbu)
| Title | Ritual Peg (phurbu) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Tibet Central Tibet |
| Date | 17th century 17th century |
| Medium | Bronze, crystal, jade, opal and turquoise, with gilding and semiprecious stones |
| Classification | ceremonial object |
| Origin | Tibet Tibet |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“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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