Treasures displayed in Treasure Hall of the Potala Palace

2009-09-27 10:30 BJT

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Located in the Snowy City of the Potala Palace, Lhasa, the three-storey Treasure Hall covers a floor area of 2,000 sq m and displays treasures such as precious Tibetan classics, antiquities, Buddhist statues, Thangka (a Tibetan art of scroll painting), and religious implements.

Under-glazed yellow bowl on high foot with design of lotus (Porcelain, 16th century)
Under-glazed yellow bowl on high foot with design of lotus 
(Porcelain, 16th century)