mar 30, 641 - Jowo Rinpoche, enshrined in the Jokhang Temple
Description:
641 CEGilt metals with semi-precious stones, pearls, and paint, various offerings
Lhasa, Tibet
Yarlung Dynasty
The purpose of the statue’s carving was to act as the Buddha’s proxy after his parinirvana or departure from the world.
Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 30, 641
Now
~ 1385 years ago