Object class: Figure- and animal-derived motifs / Collection place: Xizang autonomous region (Tibet), Tibetan Pleatau, China - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Bowl and lid, accession number 9-21882a,b, described as Lacquered wood bowl (a) with lid (b), painted red with dragon, cloud and other designs in gold. This bowl and its cover were carved on a wood lathe using a soft wood.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl and lid, accession number 9-21881a,b, described as Lacquered wood bowl(a) and lid(b), painted red with dragon, cloud and other designs painted in gold. This bowl and its cover were carved on a wood lathe using a soft wood.

Hearst Museum object titled Canopy, accession number 9-22157, described as canopy formed with a central panel of confronting diagrams embroidered in gold thread centered on several Chinese motifs and with a sacred mountain, clouds and waves border at one end on an orange ground. dragons are grasping flaming jewels plus 2 additional flaming jewels at top of panel. center panel bordered on 2 sides by rectangular panels of brocaded silk decorated with waves and cloaks, plus one dragon and flaming jewel. background is caramel colored with yellow/blue/green, white/gray/pink brocade. this central motif is bordered with a yellow brocade cloud motif border 30.0 cm wide with central panels of dragons. both borders feature dragons, clouds and flaming jewels plus wave/clouds/sacred mountains border at base of each blue dragon panel. a pleated ruffle of yellow-green and rust silk hangs downward where the canopy is suspended. far outer edges on all sides are pale blue silk with card binding. backed with panels of natural canvas and rust colored heavy silk. leather straps attached to each corner for hanging.

Hearst Museum object titled Ceremonial hat, accession number 9-21933, described as Tibetan aristocrat’s ceremonial hat. This is a hard lacquered hat worn by noblemen on special occasions. There are dragon motifs on the upper surface and motifs of the eight auspicious signs on the lower surface (See: T-251 through T-258).

Hearst Museum object titled Hat, accession number 9-22164, described as brown circular hat with bronze colored painting; circular brim decorated on top side with repeating pattern of dragons enclosed in circles and floral motifs, underside floral motif encompassing 8 auspicious symbols (Buddhist); brim surmounted by riser decorated in floral motif and one symbol which appears four times; partially cut through to inside; circular crown surmounts riser. has three circular bands reducing in size; first floral motif, second repeating squares, third spiral motif; top is mandala with wave motif and five circles; leather padding where hat sits with 6 silk ribbons constructed to affix hat securely on head.

Hearst Museum object titled Knife and sheath, accession number 9-11940a-d, described as knife-chopstick set, Tibetan; brass, parts of which are enamelled, steel, wood; chopsticks have base metal caps; scabbard holds entire set, has dragons etc. designs in brass; knife handle also has brass cap; a) scabbard; b) knife; c and d) chopsticks; probably for use in eating: chopsticks pick up food, knife can cut meat or vegetables, as well as other items; used by nobleman, judging from workmanship

Hearst Museum object titled Man's robe, accession number 9-22205, described as man's silk dress robe. royal purple brocade woven silk (with dragons, phoenixes, clouds, endless knots, conch shells, wheels and other propitious motifs). 1 button-and-loop closure under right arm. fully lined with aqua blue cotton fabric. hand and machine sewn.

Hearst Museum object titled Medallion, accession number 9-21973, described as This is a decorative medallion showing an auspicious animals, the dragon.

Hearst Museum object titled Medallion, accession number 9-21971, described as This is a decorative medallion showing an auspicious animals, the dragon.

Hearst Museum object titled Medallion, accession number 9-21969, described as This is a decorative medallion showing an auspicious animal, the phoenix.