Two halves of bronze-colored mold used to produce sculpture depicting monk with hands at chest in prayer

Mold for an image of Tsongkhapa (1357-1419)

Location
Mongolia

Date
19th century

Material
Copper alloy

Catalog Number
C2006.20.1a-b (HAR 65645)

Collection
Rubin Museum of Art

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Art Making

Art making in Himalayan and Tibetan regions is largely religious in nature and takes a wide range of forms—from painting to lost-wax metal casting.

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