Tangka
18th century-19th century (made)
Maitreya, shown here as a Bodhisattva, sits surrounded by teachers and scholars of the Gelupka (Yellow Hat) sect. This t'angka is one of a pair, both identical in style and treatment, the other showing Manjushri surrounded by a similar retinue.
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| Brief description | Maitreya; Buddhism, , C18-19 |
| Physical description | Maitreya, shown here as a Bodhisattva, sits surrounded by teachers and scholars of the Gelupka (Yellow Hat) sect. This t'angka is one of a pair, both identical in style and treatment, the other showing Manjushri surrounded by a similar retinue. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Tibetan art / John Lowry. London: H. M. Stationery Office, 1973
p. 53, cat. no. 21 |
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| Accession number | IM.28-1938 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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