hat; religious/ritual equipment BM-As1894-0310.9

Period:Unknown Production date:1894 (circa)
Materials:silk, wool, cotton, paper,
Technique:damask, twill weave, plain weave,
Subjects:buddhism
Dimensions:Diameter: 43.50 centimetres

Description:
Semi-circular monk’s / lama’s hat. Outer part made from brown damask silk cloth [‘shou’ (longevity/immortality), endless knot and floral motifs]. Inner part, circular in shape with pointed triangle in centre – made from red 2/2 twill wool cloth. Fastened with red tabby cotton ties. Triangular shape padded with plain sheets of paper (sections now missing). Small holes in red cloth.
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Comments:British and Medieval Dept. Register, v.7; Ethno. Temporary Register,1861-1921.No Ethno. registration Slip. See: http://tibet.prm.ox.ac.uk/