| Title | मृत्तिका लेप - Mrittikā Lepa (Clay Plaster)मृत्तिका लेप Mrittikā Lepa |
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| Description | Mrittikā Lepa (Clay Plaster) is used as a base layer for murals and as a protective coating on walls. It consists of clay, silt, sand, and organic fibers (straw, yak hair). Compressive strength is typically 1-3 MPa. |
| Tags | मृत्तिका लेप Mrittikā Lepa Clay Plaster Mud Plaster Erosion Cracking |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-736859499-20-11-25-MA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/clay-plaster |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/clay-plaster |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Earthen Plaster |
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| Regions | Tibet Himalayan Region |
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| Time Periods | 15th Century CE |
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| Sources | Local soil deposits Organic fiber sources |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 1-3 MPa Porosity: 30-50% Composition: Clay, silt, sand, organic fibers |
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| Uses | Base layer for murals Protective coating on walls Leveling surfaces |
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| Materials | गोमय - Gomaya (Cow Dung) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) (sometimes added for stabilization) |
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| Styles | Vernacular Architecture Tibetan Buddhist Architecture |
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| Categories | Monastery Residential Buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Sera Monastery Lhasa Tibet | Secondary | 100% |