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Buddhist text - Formula of repentance Tib. sdig bshags gser gyi spu gri bzhugs so, author unknown. Book in the Tibetan pecha style, xylographic print in the disciple script dbu can, 16 folios folio numbering 2–15 recto, first verso. Print on thin handmade paper, clear translucency. 19th century, Tibet. Graphic prints; width 25.5 cm, height 7.8 cm., A worn rectangular object with a textured surface lies against a dark background; its surface shows a weathered, uneven tan and beige coloration with areas of light brown discoloration and faint darker spots, and there is a small reddish mark near one corner. The edges are frayed and layered, showing a few folded and creased sections and some rough, darker brown along the top and sides. The overall appearance is aged and fibrous with subtle variations of cream, tan, beige, light brown, and a hint of reddish color.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A20_071

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34.9Mb (1.5Mb) / 20.0in x 6.8in / 6000 x 2032 (300dpi)

Keywords

Buddhist text - Formula repentance Tib sdig bshags gser gyi spu gri bzhugs author unknown Book Tibetan pecha style xylographic print disciple script dbu 16 folios folio numbering 2–15 recto first verso Print thin handmade paper clear translucency 19th century Tibet Graphic prints width 25.5 cm height 7.8 cm worn rectangular object textured surface lies dark background surface weathered uneven tan beige coloration areas light brown discoloration faint darker spots small reddish mark near corner edges frayed layered showing folded creased sections rough darker brown top sides appearance aged fibrous subtle variations cream tan beige light brown hint reddish color.