Himalayan Art Resources

Item: Teacher (Lama) - Panchen Lama 1 (4), Lobzang Chokyi Gyaltsen

བླ་མ། 喇嘛
(item no. 99075)
Origin Location Tibet
Date Range 1600 - 1699
Lineages Gelug and Buddhist
Material Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton
Collection Private
Notes about the Central Figure

Classification: Person

Appearance: Monastic

Gender: Male

TBRC: bdr:P719

Interpretation / Description

Lobzang Chokyi Gyaltsen, 1st Panchen Lama. Surrounding the central figure are the previous incarnations of the Panchen lama. This painting is believed to have been composed and executed by the great 17th century artist Choying Gyatso. The object currently resides in the quarters of the Panchen Lama in Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Shigatse, Tsang, Tibet.

Jeff Watt, 10-2009

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Teacher: Panchen Lama 1 (4), Lobzang Chokyi Gyaltsen
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Teacher: Panchen Lama 1 (4) (Masterworks)
Tibet: Tashi Lhunpo Monastery Collection
Incarnation Lineage: Panchen Lama (Masterworks)