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A monkïs waistcoat(Toegag) - the attire of a monk consists of a waistcoat with stitched inserts, a wrap-around and an overgarment and cloak.
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A monkïs waistcoat(Toegag) - the attire of a monk consists of a waistcoat...

Buddha crown
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Buddha crown

This pictorial biography of Guru Rinpoche (wall pain- ting on cloth with pastiglia details) illustrates the life of the Indian mystic considered to be the Second Buddha. His life story is composed of Twelve Deeds. Rinpoche is seated with his two consorts on each side.
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This pictorial biography of Guru Rinpoche (wall pain- ting on cloth with pasti...

Mandarava, the daughter of the King of Zahor in India, and Yeshe Tshogyel,the king's Tibetan wife. On the lower right of the painting a water- deity is found offering a jewel to Guru Rinpoche as a token of allegiance. Detail of 04-01-02/17.
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Mandarava, the daughter of the King of Zahor in India, and Yeshe Tshogyel,the k...

Tangka - Trinle Gyeltshen (1838-1898), the 42nd chief-abbot of Bhutan surrounded by the sixteen disciples of Buddha (Arhat). Applique-work with embroidery, early 20th century. From the Paro-dzong (monastery)
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Tangka - Trinle Gyeltshen (1838-1898), the 42nd chief-abbot of...

Tangka - Trinle Gyeltshen (1838-1898), the 42nd chief-abbot of Bhutan surrounded by the sixteen disciples of Buddha (Arhat). Applique-work with embroidery, early 20th century. From the Paro-dzong (monastery).Detail of 04-01-02/20
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Tangka - Trinle Gyeltshen (1838-1898), the 42nd chief-abbot of...

Tangka - Trinle Gyeltshen (1838-1898), the 42nd chief-abbot of Bhutan surrounded by the sixteen disciples of Buddha (Arhat). Applique-work with embroidery, early 20th century. From the Paro-dzong (monastery).Detail of 04-01-02/20
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Tangka - Trinle Gyeltshen (1838-1898), the 42nd chief-abbot of...

Applique and embroidered Tangka showing Shabdrung(king) Ngawang Namgyel's lineage and previous reincarnations. The Shabdrung is seated in the center. Left:the first Je Khenpo Damchoe Pekar Jungne, 1604-72. Right: Desi Tenzin Drugye,1591-1656 (the first regent).428x307 cm
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Applique and embroidered Tangka showing Shabdrung(king) Ngawang Namgyel's lineag...

Applique and embroidered Tangka showing Shabdrung (king) Ngawang Namgyel's lineage and previous reincarnations. Detail of 04-01-02/23 : Close-Up of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Total size: 428 x 307 cm
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Applique and embroidered Tangka showing Shabdrung (king) Ngawang Namgyel's...

Mahakala (Mgon po), here with six arms, is one of the protective deities of Bhutan and of the Drukpa Kagyupa school. In his form as a Legon Jaro Dongcen (Las mgon bya rog gdon can), that is with a raven head, he is the protective deity of the Wangchuck dynasty.
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Mahakala (Mgon po), here with six arms, is one of the protective deities of Bh...

Mahakala (Mgon po), here with six arms, is one of the protective deities of Bhutan and of the Drukpa Kagyupa school. In his form as a Legon Jaro Dongcen (Las mgon bya rog gdon can), that is with a raven head, he is the protective deity of the Wangchuck dynasty.Detail of /25
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Mahakala (Mgon po), here with six arms, is one of the protective deities of Bh...

Mahakala (Mgon po), here with six arms, is one of the protective deities of Bhutan and of the Drukpa Kagyupa school. In his form as a Legon Jaro Dongcen (Las mgon bya rog gdon can), that is with a raven head, he is the protective deity of the Wangchuck dynasty.Detail of /25
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Mahakala (Mgon po), here with six arms, is one of the protective deities of Bh...