Embossed plate depicting the Eighth Bogdo Geggen or jebtsundamba xutagt

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 79.15.1
Type: relief; religious or cult object; metalwork
Date of production:
early 20th century
Place of production:
Materials: metal panel
Techniques: embossed
Dimensions: height: 16 cm
width: 10.7 cm
Enamelled metal plate with the embossed shape of the 8th bogdo gegeen in the center. Around it is the seven possessions of the Universal Ruler, the Chakravartin, i.e. the seven precious jewels of Buddhist symbol groups (Tibetan: rin chen bdun).