Close view of religious implement with doors opened revealing dozens of portraits; decorated with pigments and stones

Detail of tashi gomang

Location
Tashichhodzong, Thimphu, Bhutan

Date
17th century

Material
wood, brass, silver, gold plating, semi-precious stones, glass beads, clay statues

Dimensions
24 x 13 x 13 in. (61 x 33 x 33 cm)

Photo Credit
photograph by Thierry Mathou

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