A Yuan-dynasty iron tiger tally inscribed in Phags-pa script reflects how orders were conveyed and carried out in Xizang during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). [Photo by Guo Yanqi/chinadaily.com.cn]

A kesi silk-tapestry thangka combines Tibetan Buddhist imagery with techniques and decorative elements from central China, including the characters symbolizing longevity and happiness alongside dragon and auspicious-cloud motifs.

The museum also displays traditional clothing and objects illustrating folk customs in Lhoka and elsewhere in Xizang.