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A MASSIVE THANGKA OF SHAKYAMUNI Completed with fine gold lines patterning his garments, ornamenting
Tibet, late 19th/Early 20th century his green halo, and envisaging the enlightened rays radiating from his
Distemper on cloth; the golden-skinned Buddha seated in dhyanasana body, consistent with a style developed in Beijing, this thangka would
holding his hands in dharmachakrapavartina mudra, attired in monks have likely served as the centerpiece of a three-part set depicting
robes open at the chest but covering both shoulders, reversed by an Shakyamuni with the sixteen arhats. Of impressive size, it might have
orange and blue mandorla and surrounded by six arhats all upon an been displayed within a large monastic audience hall, or outside before
intricately rendered cloud and smoke ground now framed and glazed. the local community during certain festivals.
72 1/2in (184cm) height exclusive of frame
$15,000 - 25,000
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