
Mark Rasmussen
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西藏東部 約一八五六年 釋迦牟尼佛陀之一生唐卡
Derived from woodblock prints, the thangka couples a Central Tibetan composition with an Eastern Tibetan palette and heavy outlined central aureole. Thangkas such as these served as popular souvenirs for pilgrims. Accompanied by didactic Nepalese inscriptions, it depicts key episodes in Shakyamuni's life. Starting in top right corner and moving clockwise, among others, we see his birth, childhood, renunciation of palace life, enlightenment, and nirvana. The dedicatory Nepalese inscription at the bottom dates production to around Nepal Samvat 974 (1856).
Referenced:
HAR - himalayanart.org/items/31523
Provenance:
Private European Collection, acquired in Hong Kong, 1956