Thanka: Amitayus, Buddha of Endless Life
Date1700 - 1750
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumgouache
DimensionsOverall: 76.8 x 54.6 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Leon & Rita Aptekmann
Object number1999.008.001
DescriptionAmitayus surrounded by a myriad wall of buddhas; the most interesting & finely crafted part of the painting is the colourful "Arch of Glory" which surrounds the central figure. The Arch is surmounted by an image of Tsong Khapa (founder of the Yellow Hat Sect), includes the following: garuda with it's enemies; a goose, deer & lion dogStatus
Not on view
1903
Unknown Artist
c.1890