Thangka

Description

Thangka or temple painting of a yellow Buddha on a lotus throne with disciples and Buddhas around, in distemper on calico with brocaded silk borders on a roller with metal ends and silk veil: Tibet

Museum reference

A.1909.445

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Thangka

Production information

Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Calico, Silk, Metal

Physical description

Distemper on calico

Associations

Depicted: Buddha