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Eighth Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje (1507–1554); Tibet; ca. 16th century; silver; Rubin Museum of Art; …
Eighth Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje (1507-1554)
Eighth Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje (1507–1554); Tibet; ca. 16th century; silver; Rubin Museum of Art; …
Eighth Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje (1507–1554); Tibet; ca. 16th century; silver; Rubin Museum of Art; purchased with funds from Ann and Matt Nimetz and Rubin Museum of Art; C2019.2.1 (HAR 68498); photograph by Bruce M. White, courtesy Rubin Museum of Art, 2008

Eighth Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje (1507-1554)

OriginTibet
Dateca. 16th century
Dimensions4 3/8 × 4 × 2 1/2 in.
MediumSilver
Classification(s)
Credit LineRubin Museum of Art
Object numberC2019.2.1
Himalayan Art Resources Number68498
Project Himalayan Arthttps://rubinmuseum.org/projecthimalayanart/essays/portrait-of-the-ninth-karmapa/