TIBET - 18th/19th century Thangka, tempera on... Lot 15

TIBET - 18th/19th century Thangka, tempera on canvas, Avalokiteshvara, Chaturbhuja Sadaksari in central decoration, seated on the white lotus in the diamond position, the great bodhisattva of compassion, has four hands symbolizing love, compassion, joy and equanimity; He holds a wish-fulfilling jewel (ratna) in his main pair of hands, a mala (threngwa) of crystal beads in his raised right hand, and a white and pink lotus flower in his left hand. He is surmounted by the sun and the moon, Manjusrhi and blue Mahakala raging at his feet (Wear, restorations, erased jewels, fold probably cut). Framed under glass. Expert Cabinet Portier Mrs Alice Jossaume