
Mark Rasmussen
International Director
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西藏 十五世紀 木雕般若波羅蜜多經板
Superbly carved with diminutive deities and lamas including Phagmo Drupa Dorje Gyalpo (1110-1170), the founder of the Shakya Dagpo Kagyu school associated with Densatil monastery. Appearing with his hands in dharmachakrapavartina mudra and wearing his encompassing robe in the distinctive style.
Of a high quality elicited in the undercut snakes held above Vairochana. Compare to an example on the front cover of Selig Brown, Protecting Wisdom, New York, 2012 (also pp. 156-7, no. 34). Also see Fashen Fanxiang-Xizhang Fojiao Yishu Zhan, Taipei, 2012, pp. 137 & 165, nos. 93 & 117.
Referenced:
HAR - himalayanart.org/items/33056
Provenance:
Private New York Collection, acquired in Europe before 1983