Ritual shoulder cape
| Accession Nr.: | 73.29.1 |
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| Type: | textile; costumes; religious/ritual equipment |
| Date of production: |
turn of the 19th and 20th centuries
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| Materials: | silk |
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| Dimensions: | height: 66 cm width: 66 cm |
The rectangular shoulder cape worn during the Buddhist Tsam dance ceremony imitates the shape of a four-petal vajra and is decorated with a lotus pattern. The red silk shoulder cape was decorated with embroidery and an appliqué technique made of yellow silk.