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39 The charismatic Kagyu teacher Milarepa, known for his 1,000 songs
A THANGKA OF MILAREPA delivering teachings in catchy melodies, appears at the center with
Eastern Tibet, Palpung style, circa 1800 his right hand cupping his ear in a gesture of singing. Seated within
Distemper on cloth. a cave and wearing only the voluminous white robe, he is almost
Image: 19 x 12 1/8 in. (48.3 x 30.8 cm); always depicted half naked because of the ‘inner heat’ he is able to
With silks: 36 3/4 x 20 in. (93.5 x 51 cm) accumulate in his yoga practice.
$8,000 - 12,000
西藏東部 八蚌風格 約1800年 密勒日巴唐卡 Referenced
HAR - himalayanart.org/items/89903
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Provenance
The Bortolot Collection
Acquired from Navin Kumar Gallery, New York, February 1984