Opening Page of a Dispersed Manuscript

Tibet

late 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Opening Page of a Dispersed Manuscript
Date: late 17th century
Culture: Tibet
Medium: Distemper on board with silk cover
Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/2 x 25 in. (21.6 x 63.5 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Purchase, Bequest of Nina Bunshaft, by exchange, 2006
Object Number: 2006.311
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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