A manuscript copy, of the Collected Tantras of the Ancients(rnying ma rgyud 'bum) produced in the mid-18th century in the Kyirong valley in the South-West of Tibet. The miniatures in the individual volumes show a portrait of Katog Rigdzin Tsewang Norbu (1698–1755),one of the most eminent Lamas of...
Three scrolls from George Bogle's mission to Tibet in 1774-1775
Scope & Content:
Scrolls A and B consist of a piece on the general subject of Europe authored by George Bogle at the request of the 3rd Panchen Lama. Topics covered include the monarchy, the political and judicial systems of Great Britain, religion, agriculture, transport and culture, and medical practice.Scroll ...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Tibetan
Date Range:
late 18th century
Extent:
3 Scrolls on Tibetan Paper: A) 84.5(77.4)cm x 51(48)cmB) 173x51.5cmC)592(589)cm x 55(50)cm (only recto)