Donor: Estate of G. Eleanore Murray / Materials: Iron (metal) / Accession number: Acc.4737 - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Belt, accession number 9-21892, described as Gentleman's belt with gilded iron fittings. The iron loops allow for suspending accessories such as flint and striker sets, purses, etc. Part of the buckle is missing such that the belt cannot be fastened.

Hearst Museum object titled Bookplate stamp, accession number 9-22035, described as Bookplate stamp or printing device, which shows the "God of Wisdom" Manjushri. The Tibetan letters for Manjushri ('Jam dpal) are inscribed together with the words "God of Wisdom" and "Library of Theos Bernard." This stamp is labled "Los Angeles Stamp and Stationery Co.

Hearst Museum object titled Bookplate stamp, accession number 9-22034, described as Bookplate stamp or printing device, which shows the "God of Wisdom" Manjushri. The Tibetan letters for Manjushri ('Jam dpal) are inscribed together with the words "God of Wisdom" and "Library of Theos Bernard.

Hearst Museum object titled Bookplate stamp, accession number 9-22033, described as Bookplate stamp or printing device, shows the "God of Wisdom" Manjushri. The Tibetan letters for Manjushri ('Jam dpal) are inscribed together with the words "God of Wisdom" and "Library of Theos Bernard.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 9-21862, described as Offering bowl, used for offering water; elegant shape with finely crafted standing base; intricate, geometric pattern that incorporates the auspicious svastika design.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 9-21863, described as Offering bowl, used for offering water; elegant shape with finely crafted standing base; intricate, geometric pattern that incorporates the auspicious svastika design.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 9-21864, described as Offering bowl, used for offering water; elegant shape with finely crafted standing base; intricate, geometric pattern that incorporates the auspicious svastika design.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 9-21865, described as Offering bowl, used for offering water; elegant shape with finely crafted standing base; intricate, geometric pattern that incorporates the auspicious svastika.

Hearst Museum object titled Flintlock pouches, accession number 9-21886a-d, described as Set of pouches for use with a flintlock rifle. Objects (a), (b) and (c) are tubes carefully carved from hardwood with a beaded leather stopper. They are 4 1/2 X 1X 1. Each of these would contain the required amount of gunpowder for one charge of the flintlock. Object (d) 2 3/4X7/8X7/8 is an iron container of approximately the same capacity as objects a-c, and is perhaps used for the same purpose, though it (now) lacks a stopper.These objects are strung on a leather belt (45 inches long) with an iron hook.

Hearst Museum object titled Ghanta bell, accession number 9-21879, described as Ghanta bell, part of a matched set with vajra cataloged as 9-21880. This is an inexpensive modern (late 20th century) ghanta. The casting is mediocre, the details poor, and the sound quality inferior to the older, finer ghantas in the collection: see 9-21920; 9-21923; 9-21924; 9-21903. The handle is machine threaded to screw into the bell. This is a modern technique not used on older (pre-20th century) ghantas nor on modern, high quality ghantas. This is likely part of the collection that was obtained in the 1980's or 1990's in California rather than in 1930's Tibet.