Maitreya
(item no. 88702)

Tibet

1500 - 1599

Uncertain Lineage

Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton

Collection of Private


 


This subject is tentatively identified as Maitreya although there is no evidence to support this attribution.

The central subject likely comes from the Yoga or Charya Tantras. With the recent discovery of names for the attendant figures, found along the edges of the painting, it is hoped that a correct attribution will be forthcoming in the near future.

Jeff Watt 4-2003

Wisdom Calendar 1993 - May (full catalog list)

Front of Painting
Wylie Transliteration of Inscription: Top right: g.shin rje sbyas. Top left: 'chim dgra 'bral g... Upper right: bde skyin ma. Upper left: 'bar dang ma. Lower right: g.shin rje chos ma. Lower left: g.shin rje si la ma. Bottom center: g.cho...phag pa zha ma.


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Publication: Wisdom Publications: Calendar Collection

Thematic Set
1500 - 1599 (16th Century)
Stupa (painting)
Collection: Private I
Buddhist Deity: Maitreya (Bodhisattva & Buddha)



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