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15th - 16th century

Ritual Bone Apron

Artist/maker unknown

This bone apron, held together with strings and a textile belt, is a part of a larger set of six pieces that would have included a crown, chest ornament, bracelets, armlets, and anklets. These types of ornaments are generally paired with a brocade costume and worn by a person representing the deity in tantric Buddhist rituals and dances.

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Artist/maker unknown, Ritual Bone Apron , 15th - 16th century | Philadelphia Art Museum