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Lot n° 114

Thangka, Tibet (Chine), XVIIe-XIXe (Tanka - T...

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Thangka in tempera on canvas representing 4 arhats (Luohan), namely Kalika, Vajraputra, Nakula and Kanakavatsa. They are depicted in a landscape with a river. A monk and the Tsongkapa Lama in the upper left and the Amitabha Buddha top the composition. Makara or a dragon hunting the sacred pearl. 57 x 43 cm at sight. Under frame. On the reverse side a Sanskrit text including the mantra of great compassion (Hum Mani Padme Om)..