Windhorse prayer flag
| Accession Nr.: | 79.24.1 |
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| Type: | textile; woodblock print |
| Date of production: |
early 20th century
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| Place of production: |
The prayer flag (Tib.: rlung-rta, Mong./Khalkha.: kei mori/xiimori) made with black paint on cotton base has the Wind Horse (Tib: rta mchog) in the middle, the "Four Strong" (snow lion, dragon, tiger, Garuda bird) in its four corners, and Tibetan text on the rest space. Three small strips with Tibetan writing are sewn to the outer edge.