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An ornate head mark opening a Tibetan text.
Also known as: Head mark, Tibetan opening mark, Yigo, Ornate mark at the start of a text
The yig mgo is a head mark opening a page or a text, and it exists because Tibetan pages traditionally had no other indication of where to start — a loose-leaf pecha has no binding, so the mark identifies the beginning of the text on the leaf.
Denotes the head mark opening a Tibetan text, page or section.
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Serves to identify the start of the text on a loose-leaf pecha, which has no binding or spine to indicate orientation or order.
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Exists in several ornamental grades, more elaborate forms marking more significant openings.
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A curved ornamental stroke resembling a stylised swirl or a pair of nested curves, followed by one or two vertical strokes, at the head of a line of Tibetan.