A Tibetan thangka depicting Sakya Pandita Kün ...
A Tibetan thangka depicting Sakya Pandita Künga Gyeltshen (1182-1251). 18th century
Seated in the centre on an elaborate dragon throne debating with the naked Indian Shivaite ascetic Harinanda squating to the lower right, with Chaturmukha Mahakala to the side, Maitreya as an ascetic standing in front of the Tushita palace to the left, with Manjushri and Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen (1147-1216) in clouds above, all within a mountainous landscape. Inscription to the lower border. Gouache and gold on cloth. Brocade mounting. Strongly worn, damages and repairs.
69.5 x 42.5 cm
** Provenance
Dr. W. D. Franz (1915-2005), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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A Tibetan thangka depicting Sakya Pandita Künga Gyeltshen (1182-1251). 18th century
Seated in the centre on an elaborate dragon throne debating with the naked Indian Shivaite ascetic Harinanda squating to the lower right, with Chaturmukha Mahakala to the side, Maitreya as an ascetic standing in front of the Tushita palace to the left, with Manjushri and Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen (1147-1216) in clouds above, all within a mountainous landscape. Inscription to the lower border. Gouache and gold on cloth. Brocade mounting. Strongly worn, damages and repairs.
69.5 x 42.5 cm
** Provenance
Dr. W. D. Franz (1915-2005), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany