Mandala of a Dhyana Buddha, possibly Amitayus

Accession Number
1978/2.1

Title
Mandala of a Dhyana Buddha, possibly Amitayus

Artist(s)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
Ink, gouache, and gold pigment on cotton

Dimensions
19 7/8 in. x 15 1/4 in. ( 50.5 cm x 38.7 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Gracia E. van Loo

Subject matter
A representation of one of the Dhyana Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism, possibly Amitayus, surrounded by images of other deities and major gurus (teachers).

Physical Description
A portable painting (thangka) in gouache and gold pigment on sized cotton, framed with concentric borders of red and yellow figures silk, with an outer border of white satin with embroidered floral designs. The painting is designed to be rolled up when not in use.

Primary Object Classification
Painting

Primary Object Type
thangka

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Buddhas (visual works)
Buddhism
Himalayan
bodhisattva
teachers

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