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3. Bookcover with a Double Diamond Motif Tibet 14th c. Carved wood with polychrome and gold paint 11.25 x 28.75 x 1.35 inches |
 Detail:Bookcover with a Double Diamond Motif-detail A single-sided “book cover” for a precious text or “pecha” (rectangular loose-leaved pages stacked and printed on both sides). Book covers for such special volumes were often made of ceremonially decorated wood, which was carved, gilt, and/or painted with ritual iconic motifs. This example features a shallow, gilt relief, double diamond design with two inner rondels, bordered by decorative scrollwork, all in gold paint on a red ground with jewel-like spots of green. As is sometimes the case, one end of the book cover is also carved and gilded. The back is unpainted. Detail: Bookcover with a Double Diamond Motif-corner |
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