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Hearst Museum object titled Altar box, accession number 9-22000, described as This is an altar box, It is a wooden box covered with brass medallions and decorations showing Buddhas and deities. On the inside of the hinged lid is a scene of the Buddha with two disciples, probably Shakyamuni with Shariputra and Madhgalyayana. There is a small Chinese padlock, without a key, attached to the closure fitting. It is similar to the locks numbered T-132.
Hearst Museum object titled Belt, accession number 9-22304, described as saffron yellow woven strap with brass, "H"-shaped buckle with Buddha image on one side and stupa image on the other.
Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 9-10997, described as cymbal, ritual; brass, bone, leather; used by anyone during religious ceremonies as part of ritual; cymbal struck with bone striker; used to call the ghosts of the dead to be given a food offering (fide Professor Lewis Lancaster, UCB Oriental Languages Department ca. 1976)
Hearst Museum object titled Heavy band/harness, accession number 9-11123, described as animal necklace; leather, brass, yak hair; 89 cm. Length 18 cm. Width

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