Ritual shoulder cape
| Accession Nr.: | 95.40.1 |
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| Type: | textile; costumes; religious/ritual equipment |
| Date of production: |
19th century
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| Materials: | silk |
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| 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.