A Thangka Depicting Tsongkhapa, Tibet, 18th/19th Century

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September 20, 05:33 PM GMT

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7,000 - 9,000 USD

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Property From an East Coast Collection

A Thangka Depicting Tsongkhapa

Tibet, 18th/19th Century

32 by 21 in. (81.3 by 53.3 cm)

the founder of the Gelukpa sect seated at center with hands in the dharmachakra mudra and dressed in a patchwork embroidered robe, flanked on either side by his attributes of a flaming sword and manuscript pages, above sits Shakyamuni Buddha, surrounding scenes show narratives from the life of Tsongkhapa, all set in a green and blue landscape

Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13720.

Private Collection, acquired 1970s.

This painting illustrates scenes from the significant chapters of the life of Tsongkhapa Lobzang Dragpa (1357-1419), Buddhist adept and founder of the Gelukpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Rich vibrant colors depict the master as a fully ordained monk, with his two principle disciples, also adorned in monastic robes and yellow hats, seated on either side. For a similar treatment of the composition and color palette, see Sotheby's New York, 19th March 2014, lot 79.