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Mongolian Distemper with Highlights of Gold #1381133

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Mongolian Distemper with Highlights of Gold #1381133
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This item authenticated by Glenn H. Mullin, Tibetologist, Writer,
Lama.


In this finely detailed and colorful Mongolian work, Shakyamuni
is flanked by Chenrezig and Manjushri. The form of Manjushri
depicted here, one of the five main ones as embodied in the Five
Peaked Mountains, is somewhat unique in that he is not wielding
the characteristic flaming sword of wisdom. There are many
forms of the eight great bodhisattvas, some are based on the
Indian tradition, and other from visions of historical masters.



Often Manjushri has a sword in the right and the
Prajnaparamita Sutra in the left, sometimes in his hands, or
sometimes on lotuses, the stems of which come to the hands. In
the royal repose posture however, with the hand on the earth
behind, acting as a backrest, both sword and sutra have to be
put together. The same is the case with Tsongkhapa and other
lamas said to be Manjushri incarnations. Sometimes the sword
and book are each on their own side, sometimes both are
together



Cat260-R1260-2520

The Tibetan
Museum Society, a 501(c)(4) non-profit association, is a recently
formed international civic league of concerned citizens who wish
to advocate museum exhibition of Asian art from ancient
Mongolia and the greater Himalayan region.

The
antique items for sale in this benefit auction are all a part of our
continuing efforts to conserve and share with the world,
important works of Mongolian Buddhist art as ...
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<td>Reference
#: Cat260_R1260_2520</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Mongolia</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:11.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:8.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Mongolian Distemper with Highlights of Gold</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Mongolian Distemper with Highlights of Gold</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:mineral pigment</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Alexandria, Virginia, USA</td></tr>
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