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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION, SOLD BY ORDER OF THE
EXECUTORS
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A THANGKA DEPICTING THE SAKYA LAMA LINEAGE
TIBET, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
The painting depicts three Sakya lamas from a Lhakang Chenmo set, two At least one painting from this set remains at the Lhakang Chenmo in
seated on elaborate thrones and the third on a cushion, engaged in dialogue. Tibet. Other known paintings from this set are accessible on Himalayan Art
The central figure is identified by a small inscription on the table of ritual Resources: item nos 43112, 61146 and 200817. The verso is inscribed with
objects before him that may be translated as "Homage to Sabzangpa Chenpo Sanskrit mantras in lantsa, an ornamental script alsmost exclusively used by
Mati Panchen". These respected teachers wear patchwork robes that are monks.
intricately detailed in gold at the hems with floral scrolls and geometric
designs. They are surrounded by Buddhist deities and further lamas to the
upper and lower registers on a ground of clouds and waves. 英國私人珍藏, 由遺產執行人委託拍賣
The panel, 34 1/4 in. x 22 3/4 in. (87 cm. x 57.7 cm.) 西藏十七/十八世紀 薩迦派傳承上師圖唐卡
£8,000-12,000 US$11,000-15,000 來源:
€8,800-13,000
英國私人珍藏, 大多數於1970年代至1980年代購入
PROVENANCE:
Property from a Private English Collection, predominantly assembled in the
1970s and 1980s.
Himalayan Art Resources, item no. 24639.

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