Tibetan ritual objects: photo 168
Photo 168 of 207 in Gallery: Tibetan ritual objects

Image title: Figure 4.4.9: Ornate rkang gling at the British Museum
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[Figure 4.4.9]—Ornate rkang gling at the British Museum (2016,3040.2) with precious stones on silver fittings exhibiting Buddhist motifs in repoussé, including a garuda on the side of the bell.
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These plates originate from the study “On the use of Human remains in Tibetan ritual objects� by Ayesha Fuentes. This dissertation examines the cultural history and material applications of human remains in Tibetan rituals, utilizing conservation, technical art history, and anthropology. It focuses on skulls, bone ornaments, and the rkang gling trumpet, investigating their use in Buddhist tantra and contemporary practices, while establishing a framework for understanding their evolving significance.
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