A Tibetan Bodhisattva Thangka
Auction Date: June 19, 2023
Sold for: $492
Lot: 8200
Distemper on cloth, portrays a central figure of a Bodhisattva, possibly White Tara, seated on a lotus petal throne. The Bodhisattva is flanked by two deities within a mandorla adorned with blue and gold colors. Surrounding the central figure are blooming lotus flowers, and in the lower left and right corners, depictions of Green Tara and Blue Tara can be seen. In the upper register, a lama is positioned at the center, accompanied by a seated Buddha and additional Bodhisattva figures. The entire scene is set within a wooded and rugged landscape. The painting is further enhanced with embroidered borders.
Image size: 27 x 17 1/4 inches (68.5 x 43.8 cm).
Condition: Wear commensurate with age, ask the Asian Art Department for more information.