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OBJECT 12: Code BC9
Central Tibet,
circa 14th Century
58x20 cm

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    Polychrome, gilded and carved Tibetan manuscript cover. In the central rectangular panel which is beaded with pearls, is a diamond pattern containing a geometric composition of jewels surrounded by flames. This is encircled by carved scrolling foliate vines.