Tangka
Thangka and Two Covers
17th century-18th century (made)
17th century-18th century (made)
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Thangka and two covers painted in illuminated tempera colours on prepared cotton fabric, mounted as a banner, and with triple brocaded border on rollers. Buddha Amitayus in his Tantric form, surrounded by numerous Buddhas and demons, each holding an 'empowering vase'.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Title | Tangka (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in tempera on cotton fabric and mounted, and brocaded borders |
| Brief description | Thangka and two covers painted in illuminated tempera on prepared cotton fabric, mounted as a banner, Tibet, 17th century-18th century. |
| Physical description | Thangka and two covers painted in illuminated tempera colours on prepared cotton fabric, mounted as a banner, and with triple brocaded border on rollers. Buddha Amitayus in his Tantric form, surrounded by numerous Buddhas and demons, each holding an 'empowering vase'. |
| 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 |
| Production | Monastic painting |
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| Accession number | IM.49 to B-1910 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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