Plaque

Item number Ee4.27 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Small rectangular plaque with top edge that tapers to a triangular point. On either side of the plaque, a point forms a canopy over image of a human figure sitting with their legs crossed, possibly images of Buddha. Image on one side has bulging eye on the right.

History Of Use

For daily or festival worship in a small temple or household.

Cultural Context

for worship.

Item History

  • Made in Tibet
  • Collected between 1955 and 1973
  • Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
  • Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979

What

Name
Plaque
Identification Number
Ee4.27
Type of Item
plaque
Material
bronze metal
Manufacturing Technique
cast
Overall
height 4.5 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 0.3 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Tibet

Who

Culture
Tibetan
Previous Owner
Victor Hardy
Received from
Victor Hardy (Donor)

When

Collection Date
between 1955 and 1973
Ownership Date
before December 11, 1979
Acquisition Date
on December 11, 1979

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
fair
Accession Number
0580/0053
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