The tantras form part of the Tibetan buddhist scriptural canon, which comprises thousands of works translated mainly from Sanskrit between the eigth and thirteenth centuries CE. The text is written in locally produced ink using a bamboo pen.
Fragment of a canonical tantra
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- ReferenceGB 102 MS 40139
- Dates of Creation16th-17th century
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- Language of MaterialTibetan
- Physical Description1 piece
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Open
Acquisition Information
Donated by Rev. G.R. Newton, 1940
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
H20 x W62.5cm
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