Artwork Details

Title
Chariot Ritual (Bhirmaratha Pata)
Dimensions
36 3/4 × 26 1/8 in.
Medium
Pigments on cloth
Origin
Nepal
Classification(s)
paintings
Date
Dated by inscription, 1902
Credit Line
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Object number
C2008.6
Currently On View
at Frank Museum of Art, traveling exhibition Gateway to Himalayan Art, until December 12, 2024
HAR Number
65825

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Ritual

Concepts

Prescribed practices that carry symbolic meaning and value within a specific tradition and are intended to attain a desired outcome. Rituals are usually done as part of a ceremony or regular routine.

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Nepalese Regions

Region

The Himalayan kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley were significant centers of Buddhist culture. Nepalese kings, Buddhist institutions, and ordinary people patronized the vibrant art guilds. The artistic traditions of the regions are well-known in Tibetan areas and beyond, and Newar artists have always been in high demand throughout Tibetan regions and Inner Asia.

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