Tibetan brass globe-lamp with Cardan suspension and bayonetted fitting, 19th century?
Item
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/13/3/16
Scope and Contents
The central deity in repoussé on both halves is Palden Lhamo, the chief protective deity of Tibetan Buddhism. The script has not been identified, possibly bijaksane or siddham. The lamp hangs from a metal chain. Description supplied by Flavia Wang, Mar. 2021.
Dates
- Creation: 19th century?
Extent
1 item(s) : Brass
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased by Joseph Needham in a Parisian market in 1950.
Dimensions
Diameter: 24cm.
Date information
Probably late Qing.
Repository Details
Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository
Contact:
Needham Research Institute
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Needham Research Institute
8 Sylvester Road
Cambridge CB3 9AF United Kingdom
+441223 762157
Library@nri.cam.ac.uk