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Tsen hat. Worn by oracle-priests. In trance they wear this hat to become a Tsen-deity.
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Tsen hat. Worn by oracle-priests....

Robe of the second king in menzimatra pattern (silk pattern on a red ground),a present to one of his attendants. Silk and cotton, L: 157 cm
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Robe of the second king in menzimatra pattern (silk pattern on a red ground)...

Fibula with chain (koma thinkhab), used to fasten women's clothes.
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Fibula with chain (koma thinkhab), used to fasten women's clothes.

Fibula with chain; necklace, used to fasten women's clothes. Silver, filigree, turquoise.
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Fibula with chain; necklace, used to fasten women's clothes....

Silver fibulas called tinkhab, of royal family prove- nance. Made of solid silver, they were used to fasten ladies' dresses (kira) at the shoulders but could also, if necessary, be used as effective weapons. They are replaced today by silver buckles (koma).L: 21 cm
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Silver fibulas called tinkhab, of royal family prove- nance. Made of solid sil...

While clay teapots were used by ordinary people, a copper teapot of this quality would have been reserved for use by the nobility. Copper, H: 38,5 cm
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While clay teapots were used by ordinary people, a copper teapot of this qu...

Made of copper ornamented with silver bands and medal- lions, this large teapot of royal provenance is a fine example of the art of the metalworker. The handle is formed by a dragon while the spout is a horned makara, a mythical animal associated with the ocean. H: 41 cm
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Made of copper ornamented with silver bands and medal- lions, this large teapot...

Painted chest with the eight Tibetan good-luck symbols.
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Painted chest with the eight Tibetan good-luck symbols.

Painted wardrobe.
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Painted wardrobe.

Living room-kitchen of a typical Bhutan farmhouse. Lacking chimneys, walls in Bhutanese kitchens are usually black with soot. The kitchen hearth is the only source of heating for the entire house.
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Living room-kitchen of a typical Bhutan farmhouse. Lacking chimneys, walls...

Farmers planting tea.
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Farmers planting tea.

Farmers in the ricefields.
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Farmers in the ricefields.