Tibetology

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Tibetology refers to the study of Tibetan history and the collection of Tibetan articles of historical, cultural and religious significance. This may mean a collection of Tibetan statues, shrines, Buddhist icons and holy scripts, Thanka embroideries, paintings and tapestries, , jewellery, masks and other objects of fine Tibetan artand craftsmanship.


A Tibetan mural
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A Tibetan mural
A Thanka painting inside the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, in Gangtok


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