Lot: 32

91 Tribal Art Auction

Buddhist altarcloth, around 1900

Mongolia

Provenance Size Starting price / estimated price
M: 17.5 inch x 15 inch / 22 inch x 20.9 inch This object is not available anymore.

silk, border with gold braid, mounted on plate

These cloth were used on altars to cover ritual objects (bells, "dorje", etc.).They were traditionally made from imported Chinese silk.