The Abbot Mkhas-grub Rje

China, late 18th century–19th century

This exceptionally fine silk brocade was probably woven in Peking for the Tibetan market. Some thankas were made from woodblock prints, painted and brought to Peking where Chinese weavers made copies on their looms. · description from the collection

Collection data

Artist: China ¹
Date: late 18th century–19th century ¹
Medium: Silk brocade (thag-drub-ma) ¹
Original: 3,760 × 5,817 px ¹
License: Public domain (Minneapolis Institute of Art)
Credit: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Gift of William E. Colby

Object record, Minneapolis Institute of Art

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