Ritual shoulder cape

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 2001.19.1
Type: textile; costumes; religious/ritual equipment
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials: silk
Dimensions: height: 68 cm
width: 68 cm
The rectangular shoulder cape worn during the Buddhist Tsam dance ceremony imitates the shape of a four-petal vajra and is decorated with Visvavajra and other budhist symbols. The red silk shoulder cape was decorated with embroidery and an appliqué technique made of silk.