Thangka

93-24-3

From: Mongolia

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Thangka
Object Number 93-24-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mongolian | Buddhist
Provenience Mongolia
Date Made Mid 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Canvas
Iconography Padmasambhava
Inscription Language Tibetan Language
Description

Padmasambhava in lotus in pond. Left hand holding a bowl and left arm holding up a staff. Background has mountains and sky with clouds. Figure wears red cap. Three different strips of red, gold and black silk framing the canvas. Thangka hangs on wooden rod in sewn-in slot on top. Inscription on back.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Miller, 1993

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