The Rubin is transforming. Read important updates from our Executive Director.
close-button
Mobile Menu ButtonThe Rubin
The Rubin
  • Collection
Collections Menu
Skip to main content
Photography by Bruce M. White. The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. 2011.
Butter Lamp
Photography by Bruce M. White. The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. 2011.
Photography by Bruce M. White. The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. 2011.
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, 2021.
Butter Lamp
18th - 20th century
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, 2021.
Butter Lamp
mid 20th century
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, 2021.
Butter Lamp
18th - 20th century
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, 2021.
Butter Lamp
mid 20th century
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Shrine Stand (Butter Lamp Stand)
18th century
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, 2021.
Five-prong Bell & Dorje Set
ca. late 19th century
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, C2018.2.3
Ivory Prayer Beads
early 19th century
C2012.6.36
Tibetan Elephant Stomach Prayer Beads
19th century
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, C2012.6.16
Mongolian Garnet Hand Rosary
Date unknown
Photograph by Bruce M. White, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, 2010
Amulet Box (Gau)
19th century
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, C2018.2.6
Coconut Shell Prayer Beads
early 20th century
File from a Ritual File Set; Tibet; 16th century; gilt iron and mixed metals; Rubin Museum of H…
File from a Ritual File Set
16th century