Tangka painting
Tangka
16th-17th century (made)
16th-17th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Temple painting showing Amitayus in the Western Paradise surrounded by the celestial attendants.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Tangka painting |
| Materials and techniques | Tempera colours, illuminated on rollors, mounted as a banner with triple-brocade border. |
| Brief description | Tangka Amitabha in the Western Paradise; Religion, Tibet, C18 |
| Physical description | Temple painting showing Amitayus in the Western Paradise surrounded by the celestial attendants. |
| Dimensions |
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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 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.47:1 to 3-1910 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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