A thangka of Tsongkhapa. Tibet. 19th century - image-1

Lot 83 Dα

A thangka of Tsongkhapa. Tibet. 19th century

Auction 1034 - overview Cologne
13.06.2014, 11:00 - India/South East Asia, Tibet/Nepal, Chinese Sculptures
Estimate: 500 €
Result: 549 € (incl. premium)

A thangka of Tsongkhapa. Tibet. 19th century

A Tibetan thangka of Tsongkhapa seated on a lotus base, with his hands in dharmachakramudra, flanked by lotus blossoms at the shoulders supporting the sword and book and surrounded by scholars. In the upper right corner Buddha Shakyamuni and a wrathful deity and a donor figure amidst treasures below. Gouache on cloth. Wear and damages due to age. 19th century. Brocade mounting slightly damaged.
53 x 32.5 cm

Provenance

Private collection, the Netherlands