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THE PROPERTY OF A CONNECTICUT COLLECTOR
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TWO PAINTINGS WITH ARHATS AND These two paintings are from what was once a
ATTENDANTS three-painting set depicting the sixteen arhats, the
TIBET, 19TH CENTURY attendant Dharmatala, the patron Hvashang, and
Image 26Ω x 19 in. (67.3 x 48.3 cm.) lokapala or guardian kings of the four directions.
27 x 18æ in. (16.6 x 47.6 cm.) (2)
Each of these two depict six arhats, one attendant,
$4,000-6,000 and two lokapala.
Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org),
PROVENANCE item nos. 90313 and 90314.
Acquired in Beijing in 1993
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