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Tangka

Tangka
18th century - 19th century (made)
Place of origin

In the centre is the figure of Avolokitesvara in the form of Sadaksari who appears again next to his throne in the right and left, and again, directly below the throne in the form of Simhanadavolokitesvara surrounded by the mantra ' Om mane...etc.; on each of the latter are Arhats , worshippers etc.; in the top left and top right corners are six stupas representling the eight main places connected with Buddha's life; along the bottom from left to right are: manjusri, Ekajata (Blue Tara), Hayagriva, Syamatara (Green Tara), Vajrapani.


Object details

Object type
TitleTangka (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted in gouache on cotton cloth and mounted in scroll form in chinese blue brocade and bordered with strips of red and yellow brocade
Brief description
Avalokitesvara as Sadaksari; Religion, gouache cotton, Tibet, C18-19
Physical description
In the centre is the figure of Avolokitesvara in the form of Sadaksari who appears again next to his throne in the right and left, and again, directly below the throne in the form of Simhanadavolokitesvara surrounded by the mantra ' Om mane...etc.; on each of the latter are Arhats , worshippers etc.; in the top left and top right corners are six stupas representling the eight main places connected with Buddha's life; along the bottom from left to right are: manjusri, Ekajata (Blue Tara), Hayagriva, Syamatara (Green Tara), Vajrapani.
Dimensions
  • Length: 69.8cm
  • Width: 46.9cm
Collection
Accession number
IS.63-1965

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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