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Antique Framed Tibetan Thangka

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A wonderful Sino-Tibetan painted thangka depicts Je Tsongkhapa, a revered lama and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism who is also known as "the man from Onion Valley" and by his ordained name Losang Drakpa or simply as "Je Rinpoche". Living in the 14th century, his religious activities laid the foundation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.
In reference to his status as a spiritual teacher, the image shows him in his lama attire with the yellow hat, seated on a lotus throne with his hands in dharmachakra the teaching mudra. A halo and two stalks of lotus flower flanked him, and above him, two smaller deities float.
The image is mounted with silk and framed. The image size is 17.75 H x 12.75 W.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	paint on cotton
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	18th century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	183241

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	33 in;	D.	0.7 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	83.82 cm;	D.	1.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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