Thangka

Description

Thangka or temple painting in colours on prepared cloth, depicting Buddha seated cross-legged on a lotus throne surrounded by smaller figures of other Lamaist deities: Tibet, obtained by the donor on the Tibet Mission, 1903 - 1904

Museum reference

A.1954.334

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Thangka

Production information

Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Cloth

Physical description

Colours on prepared cloth

Associations

Depicted: Buddha
British Expedition to Tibet, 1903 - 1904 (Younghusband Campaign)