Arhat (Buddhist Elder) - 16 Elders: Rahula
(item no. 69405)

Tibet

1800 - 1899

Buddhist Lineage

60.33x43.18cm (23.75x17in)

Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton

Collection of Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

(B62D42)

 
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Rahula, Chudapantaka and Pindola Bharadvaja, Arhats.

In the middle center is Rahula, the son of Shakyamuni Buddha, holding a golden crown. Above to the left is the Buddha of Long-life, Amitayus. At the lower left is Chudapantaka with hands placed in the lap. At the right is Pindola Bharadvaja holding a book in the right hand and a begging bowl in the left.

Jeff Watt 6-2009

Front of Painting
English Translation of Inscription: [Tibetan name inscriptions are written below or to the side of the three Arhat figures]


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