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Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngagwang Lobzang Gyatso, 1617-1682
17th century
Rubin Museum of Art
New York, United States
In this exquisite sculpture the bareheaded Dalai Lama is shown sitting on cushions decorated with single and crossed vajras, symbols connected with long-life rituals or invocatory prayers. This is an indication that this portrait of the Great Fifth was made when he was still alive, or at least before his demise was officially announced.
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- Title: Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngagwang Lobzang Gyatso, 1617-1682
- Date Created: 17th century
- Physical Dimensions: H 17.5 x W 15 x D 10 in.
- Type: Sculpture
- Rights: Rubin Museum of Art, C2004.26.1
- Medium: Gilt copper alloy
- Place of Creation: Tibet
- Exhibition History: Rubin Museum of Art, "The Tenth Karmapa: Tibet's Eccentric Master Revealed" (03/02/12 - 07/30/12), Rubin Museum of Art, "Gateway to Himalayan Art" (07/23/10 - 07/25/11), Rubin Museum of Art, "Stable as a Mountain: Gurus in Himalayan Art" (03/13/09 - 07/13/09), Rubin Museum of Art, "The Missing Piece: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama" (03/16/07 - 09/03/07), Rubin Museum of Art, "Facet: Portraits - Dalai Lama" (03/16/05 - 06/20/05)
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