Tangka
Tangka
ca. 18th century (made)
ca. 18th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Mandala depicting Akshobhya at the centre. Around him, on blue lotus leaves, are arrnaged the Astamangala ( Eight Glorious Emblems) : Immediately above him, two umbrellas, then clockwise, the vase, conchshell, fihes, endless knot, wheel, lotus and banner of victory. The manadala is surrounded by a plain blue ground.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Tangka (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silk mount is dark fawn Chinese brocade. At the back of the mount on the left of the top stick, there is sewn a piece of cloth inscribed with the name, Akshobhya. |
| Brief description | Mandala with Akshobhya and ashta mandala; Religion, Tibet, C18 |
| Physical description | Mandala depicting Akshobhya at the centre. Around him, on blue lotus leaves, are arrnaged the Astamangala ( Eight Glorious Emblems) : Immediately above him, two umbrellas, then clockwise, the vase, conchshell, fihes, endless knot, wheel, lotus and banner of victory. The manadala is surrounded by a plain blue ground. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.17-1969 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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