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A large and impressive Tibetan Gelukpa school thangka, the…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
3-Mar-2011
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Description:
A large and impressive Tibetan Gelukpa school thangka, the thangka painted on linen with figures of Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, Manjushri, the Buddha of wisdom, white Tara, the female Bodhisattva associated with compassion and long life and Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha in Vajrayana (Tantric) form framed by three manifestations of Vajrapani in wrathful protector form, the foreground painted with numerous smaller Buddha and Bodhisattva figures including Lama TsongKhapa, the founder of the Gelukpa school. Length 300 cm
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Category:
Oriental: Textiles & Costume