Hat
| Object Number: | 51-4-181 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Tibetan Buddhist |
| Provenience: | Tibet |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Silk Cotton Metal Horn (animal part) |
| Height: | 38 cm |
| Length: | 29 cm |
| Width: | 11 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Robert R. Service, 1951 |
| Other Number: | 202 - Other Number |
Description
Hat of high Lama incarnation (Living Buddha) - probably one of the Red-capped sect. Tall cap made of gold, brown and orange textiles accented with green and blue edging. Lotus-shaped scalloped pieces appliqued in front. Horn button and latticework piece of metal known as a thokcha sewn to front. Bronze vajra at conical top.
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