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Collections

Ritual Diadem (Guan)Ming Dynasty, circa 1450-1500

Not on view
Ceremonial crown with five flame-shaped panels arranged in an arc, each painted with seated Buddhist deities on a golden ground with colorful geometric borders
Embroidered textile panel, pointed arch-shaped, depicting a seated Buddha figure in meditation pose with halo, surrounded by smaller figures and floral motifs, worked in muted tones of blue, green, gold, and terracotta on a pale ground, with gold couching outlining the arched border; partial flanking panels visible at edges.

Unknown, Ritual Diadem (Guan), Ming Dynasty, circa 1450-1500, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Ritual Diadem (Guan)
Place Made
China
Date Made
Ming Dynasty, circa 1450-1500
Medium
Silk needleloop embroidery over gilded paper
Dimensions
12 × 22 3/4 in. (30.48 × 57.79 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.91.116
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles