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Hearst Museum object titled Altar box, accession number 9-22000, described as This is an altar box, It is a wooden box covered with brass medallions and decorations showing Buddhas and deities. On the inside of the hinged lid is a scene of the Buddha with two disciples, probably Shakyamuni with Shariputra and Madhgalyayana. There is a small Chinese padlock, without a key, attached to the closure fitting. It is similar to the locks numbered T-132.

Hearst Museum object titled Boots (footwear), accession number 9-8243a,b, described as Boots, a pair; felt with appliqué and embroidery, cordage soles; shoe part is red and green felt embellished with embroidery; upper is black twillweave with varicolored striped appliqué up back.

Hearst Museum object titled Ceremonial hat, accession number 9-21933, described as Tibetan aristocrat’s ceremonial hat. This is a hard lacquered hat worn by noblemen on special occasions. There are dragon motifs on the upper surface and motifs of the eight auspicious signs on the lower surface (See: T-251 through T-258).

Hearst Museum object titled Horn, accession number 9-22082, described as These (T-143 and T-144) are a matched set of Tibetan long horns (gDung Chen). They are played for ceremonial occasions at Tibetan monasteries, typically accompanied by large bronze cymbals (See: T-206 & T-207) and bass drums (not in collection). They are over ten feet long when extended.See: Photo T-143-a, T-143-b and T-143-c

Hearst Museum object titled Horn, accession number 9-22083, described as These (T-143 and T-144) are a matched set of Tibetan long horns (gDung Chen). They are played for ceremonial occasions at Tibetan monasteries, typically accompanied by large bronze cymbals (See: T-206 & T-207) and bass drums (not in collection). They are over ten feet long when extended.

Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-22056, described as This is the maroon lower garment (gsham thabs) of a Buddhist monk.

Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-22055, described as This is the maroon lower garment (gsham thabs) of a Buddhist monk.

Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-22057, described as This is the maroon upper garment (gzan) of a Buddhist monk.