Thangka

Tibet

late 18th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Thangka
Date: late 18th century
Culture: Tibet
Medium: Distemper on cloth
Dimensions: Overall: 43 5/16 x 32 1/4 in. (110 x 81.9 cm)
Sight: 31 13/16 x 20 11/16 in. (80.8 x 52.5 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph H. Heil, 1970
Object Number: 1970.298.1
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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