Lha Mo Riding on a Donkey

Tibet

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Lha Mo Riding on a Donkey
Date: 18th century
Culture: Tibet
Medium: Distemper on cloth
Dimensions: Sight (Image): 27 x 19 1/2 in. (68.6 x 49.5 cm)
Mounted: 46 x 25 in. (116.8 x 63.5 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 1975
Object Number: 1975.409.6
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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