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A rare Tibetan thangka of Shantirakshita, 17th-18th century, seated
on cushion over a throne, wearing rich red and gold, flowing robes
and distinctive red hat, holding the Buddhist scriptures, set in a palace,
surrounded by retreat and teaching scenes, monks and figures within
pavilions, all painted against a lush mountainous landscape, bearing
Tibetan inscriptions in gold, opaque pigments and gold on cloth,
53cm high and 37cm wide
西藏 十七／十八世纪 寂护大师唐卡
£2,000-3,000
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