Arhat - 16 Elders: Kanakavatsa
(item no. 427)

Tibet

1700 - 1799

Kagyu Lineage

64.77x53.34cm (25.50x21in)

Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton

Collection of Rubin Museum of Art

(acc.# F1996.1.4)

 


Three Arhats performing various gestures (mudra) with the hands.

At the top left is the primordial buddha Vajradhara accompanied by two mahasiddhas. The yogi Milarepa is seated on the right side below a group of lama figures.

Jeff Watt 9-2000


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Collection of Rubin Museum of Art: Painting Gallery II
Arhat: Kanakavatsa
Arhats: Multiple Main Figures
Collection of Rubin Museum of Art: Arhats



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