Artwork Details

Title
Tsiu Marpo
Dimensions
17 3/4 × 14 1/8 × 2 3/4 in.
Medium
Wood with mineral pigments
Origin
Mongolia
Classification(s)
sculpture
Date
19th century
Credit Line
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Object number
C2006.18.1
HAR Number
65686

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