Guru Drakpo, a Wrathful Form of Padmasambhava
Tibet, 20th century
Gyelse Tokme Zangpo (1295-1369) and scenes from his life
Tibet, 18th century
Hand-held Drum (Damaru)
Tibet, early 20th century
Hevajra
Tibet, 19th-20th century
Human Bone Prayer Beads
Tibet, 18th or 19th century
Human Cranium Prayer Beads
Tibet, Date unknown
Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso (1617 1682)
Tibet, 17th century
The Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lopsang Gyatso (1617-1682)
Tibet, 17th century
Fifth Shamar, Konchok Yanglak (1526–1583)
Tibet, 16th century
File from a Ritual File Set
Tibet, 16th century
File from a Ritual File Set
Tibet, 16th century
Finger Bone Prayer Beads
Tibet, Date unknown
Five Arhats: Ajita, Kalika, Vanavasin, Vajriputra, Bhadra
Tibet, 18th century
Five-Colored Silk; Text and Illuminations of the Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities of the Intermediate State (Bardo)
Tibet, ca. 15th century
Five Cosmogenic Elements; Text and Illuminations of the Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities of the Intermediate State (Bardo)
Tibet, ca. 15th century
Five Female Buddhas; Text and Illuminations of the Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities of the Intermediate State (Bardo)
Tibet, ca. 15th century

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