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Detail of 04-01-02/37, showing one of the many protective deities of Tibetian Buddhism riding a goat.
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Detail of 04-01-02/37, showing one of the many protective deities of Ti...

The deity Tsheringma (tangka), seated on a white lion, is the senior of a group of Five Sisters who were mountain and local deities converted into protectors of Buddhism. On the top row sits Tshepame, deity of long life, with Guru Rinpoche and Milarepa.
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The deity Tsheringma (tangka), seated on a white lion, is the senior of a group...

Throne cover, probably royal provenance, in Bhutanese applique work. A phoenix in the central medallion is surrounded on either side by four kinnara, musicians part man, part bird, playing the cymbals. 130 x 130 cm
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Throne cover, probably royal provenance, in Bhutanese applique work. A phoenix...

Carving of the deity Tsheringma, seated on a white lion,holding the vase of longevity.She is the senior of the Five Sisters who were mountain and local deieties,converted into protectors of Buddhism.
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Carving of the deity Tsheringma, seated on a white lion,holding the vase of...

The armoury of a high-ranking officer appears to have remained unchanged at least from the 18th century. The shield of tough rhino hide, embellished in brass with sun and moon, reflects Moghul metalwork. 42 cm across
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The armoury of a high-ranking officer appears to have remained unchanged at le...

An elaborate betel leaf and arecanut box (bata). The Buthanese are very fond of chewing betel. Silver, fire gilding, H: 9 cm
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An elaborate betel leaf and arecanut box (bata). The Buthanese are very f...

Yak horn, carved
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Yak horn, carved

Chinese farmers winnowing rice. A boy chases hens away from the baskets with kernels.
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Chinese farmers winnowing rice. A boy chases hens away from the baskets wi...

Snake with feet painted in black on a red earthenware amphora. (Late 3rd millenium BCE) Excavated in 1958 at Kan-Ku, Kansu, China. Height 38 cm
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Snake with feet painted in black on a red earthenware amp...

Charging unicorn. Carved wood figure. Later Han Dynasty. Excavated in 1959 at Wu-Wei, Gansu, China. 38.5 x 59 cm
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Charging unicorn. Carved wood figure. Later Han Dynasty. Excavated in 1959 at...

Ritual wine vessel Lei decorated with monster mask and tortoise. Bronze. Shang Dynasty. Excavated 1955 at Pai-Chai-Chuang, Cheng-Chou, Honan. Height: 25 cm
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Ritual wine vessel Lei decorated with monster mask and to...

Ritual wine vessel Hsiao Yu in the form of two addorsed owls. Bronze. Shang Dynasty. Excavated 1957 at Shi-Lou, Shansi, China. Height with handle: 19.7 cm
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Ritual wine vessel Hsiao Yu in the form of two addor...