Textual amulet

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 91.26.4
Type: woodblock print; amulet
Date of production:
19th and 20th centuries
Place of production:
Materials: paper
Techniques: print
Dimensions: height: 5.8 cm
width: 5 cm
An amulet printed on paper with black ink, which is usually placed in Buddhist amulet container or prayer box. The square amulet has prayers in Tibetan text, which are sometimes highlighted in red ink.