book cover, plaque, book cover
Accession Number

NAM.1953-06-34-1

Description

Tibetan book cover (top board), one of four, probably all volumes of the same work, from the Monastery at Gyantsi, Tibet, 1903 (c). Gilt carved wooden panel, made in Tibet; collected by Major MacCarthy Reagh Emmet Ray, 7th Duke of Connaught’s Own Rajputs, during the Tibet Expedition (1903-1904). Rectangular, deep relief gilt carving; panel depicting five figures seated cross-legged in attitude of prayer on plinths supported by animals. Depicting the five cosmic buddhas Part of MacCarthy Reagh Emmet Ray Collection.

Campaigns

Younghusband Expedition, Tibet (1903-1904)