Cup: Tibetan Opera 'Ngonpa' with Detailed Explanation #9
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Fine Bone Ceramic Tibetan Tea Cups made in India by Tibetan Refugees. Cup adorn with a Tibetan traditional opera performer, called Ngonpa, with a description of Ngonpa symbolism and significance in Tibetan culture. Comes with lid with a painted rounded opera mask.
Size: 3.75"tall with 3.2"diameter.
Fun fact: Dance and music are considered one of the traditional '5 minor sciences' in Tibetan culture and tradition. Tibetan opera, among other traditional performing arts are taught & preserved by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts founded in 1959 through the vision of HH The Dalai Lama. (https://tipa.asia)
