"TIBET! Treasures from the Roof of the World" offers a rare glimpse into a culture that is both opulent and deeply spiritual.
Located at the crossroads of Central Asia, Tibet long interacted with her neighbors, receiving Buddhism from India in the 7th century and developing diplomatic relations with the Mongol, Manchu and Chinese courts shortly thereafter. As a result of these interactions, Tibet was transformed into a truly unique culture that combines Buddhist ideals of moral behavior with a cosmopolitan taste in art.
The exceptional objects on display all have a close relationship with the Dalai Lamas and members of the nobility, and represent the finest art ever made in Tibet for its leaders. It is hard to imagine that the Dalai Lamas and the members of their courts used these artifacts as part of their lavish ceremonies and daily rituals in Lhasa, the fabled city at the "roof of the world."
Lhasa is the Capital City of Tibet. Anyone visiting Lhasa will enjoy spectacular examples of sculpture, paintings and textiles, some woven with gold and pearls that were the focus of the Dalai Lamas?religious meditation.