Ritual shoulder cape

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 95.40.1
Type: textile; costumes; religious/ritual equipment
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials: silk
Dimensions: width: 74 cm
lengthússág: 72 cm
The rectangular shoulder cape worn during the Buddhist Tsam dance ceremony imitates the shape of a four-petal vajra. The orange patterned silk shoulder cape is decorated with appliqué clouds made of blue silk, and there are fringes on the four corners and its neck.