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3262 Their every aspect points to the set having been a high and valuable
A GROUP OF SIX SAKYA LAMDRE LINEAGE MASTERS commission around the 15th century – from the charisma bestowed
TIBET, CIRCA 15TH CENTURY onto the idiosyncratic poses and features of each figure, the rich
Each sealed with gilded baseplates and inscribed with identifying gilding, convincing folds, and finely chased patterns throughout their
monikers; comprised, from left to right, Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, garments, to the sumptuous, plump lotus petals cast in the round,
Shangton Chobar, Seton Kunrig, Dragpugpa Sonampel, Pelden and their gilded base plates.
Tsultrim, and Buddhashri.
Himalayan Art Resources item nos.2120-5 As with thangkas, many Tibetan sculptures originate from dispersed
5 1/4 in. (13.5 cm) high, the largest sets, which this group makes clear. It depicts masters of the lamdre
tradition, the core teaching of the Sakya order, which houses the
US$200,000 - 300,000 potential to achieve enlightenment in a single lifetime. Most likely
starting with Vajradhara, and Vajra Nairatmya, and then the tradition’s
西藏 約十五世紀 薩迦道果傳承上師一組六尊 first mortal master Virupa, the set enunciates the teaching’s chain of
transmission as it was passed down to successive lineage holders.
Purchased on different occasions, the assembly of these six
Sakya masters from the same original set is one of the great
accomplishments of the Portrait of the Masters collection.
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