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Greetings Card : An ambassador from the Chinese emperor, seated at left, seeks an audience with the Dalai Lama, religious and political leader of Tibet. Wood engraving, late 19th century
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An ambassador from the Chinese emperor, seated at left, seeks an audience with the Dalai Lama, religious and political leader of Tibet. Wood engraving, late 19th century
AMBASSADOR & DALAI LAMA.
An ambassador from the Chinese emperor, seated at left, seeks an audience with the Dalai Lama, religious and political leader of Tibet. Wood engraving, late 19th century
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Media ID 10730595
Ambassador Buddhism Carpet Chinese Ching Dynasty Diplomacy Fur Coat Lama Meditate Meeting Prayer Quiet Scabbard Tibet Tibetan Dalai Lama
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the rich history of the past with our exquisite greeting cards from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating design features an intricately detailed wood engraving from the late 19th century, depicting an important moment in history. Witness an ambassador from the Chinese emperor seeking an audience with the revered Dalai Lama, the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. This beautiful, vintage artwork brings a sense of tradition and culture to your special occasion, making it a thoughtful and unique greeting for any recipient. Share a piece of history with this stunning greeting card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This wood engraving from the late 19th century depicts a significant historical moment between an ambassador from the Chinese emperor and the revered Dalai Lama, who was both a religious and political leader of Tibet. The ambassador, seated at the left side of the image, humbly seeks an audience with the Dalai Lama, showcasing their mutual respect and diplomatic intentions. The scene is filled with intriguing details that transport us to this bygone era. The intricate carpet beneath them hints at opulence and cultural richness while emphasizing their elevated status. Both men are dressed in traditional attire; however, it is hard not to notice the ambassador's fur coat and hat which add a touch of extravagance to his ensemble. In this serene setting, we witness a fusion of two powerful forces - Buddhism represented by the Dalai Lama and Chinese influence embodied by the ambassador. Their meeting symbolizes diplomacy as they engage in quiet conversation or perhaps even meditation together. The wood engraving captures not only this historic encounter but also highlights elements such as prayer, scabbard (suggesting weaponry), and Tibetan culture throughout its composition. It serves as a testament to cross-cultural connections during that time period while inviting viewers into an intriguing narrative about power dynamics and spiritual exchange. Overall, this print offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in history where East met East on peaceful grounds for dialogue and understanding
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