Tangka
16th century-17th century (made)
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The central Buddha here is Amitayus (Tibetan: Tse Pegme), the Buddha of Infinite Life. This Buddha is important in 'Long Life' rituals that aim to increase lifespan and is often depicted in 'tangkas' made for such ceremonies.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Distemper on cloth |
| Brief description | Tangka from a Lamaist temple, depicting Buddha Amitayus and guardian kings. |
| Physical description | This work depicts Buddha Amitayas and the guardian kings of the North, South and East quarters. The tangka is mounted as a banner on rollers, with triple-brocade border. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from the Baillie Gallery |
| Object history | Purchased from the Baillie Gallery. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1910- 2707M |
| Summary | The central Buddha here is Amitayus (Tibetan: Tse Pegme), the Buddha of Infinite Life. This Buddha is important in 'Long Life' rituals that aim to increase lifespan and is often depicted in 'tangkas' made for such ceremonies. |
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| Accession number | IM.45-1910 |
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| Record created | December 20, 2005 |
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