Himalayan Art Resources

Item: King/Chogyal/Emperor - of Shambhala

རྒྱལ་པོ། 国王
(item no. 34908)
Origin Location Tibet
Date Range 1700 - 1799
Lineages Buddhist
Material Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton
Collection Private
Notes about the Central Figure

Classification: Person

Appearance: King

Gender: Male

Interpretation / Description

Kalki King 8. Arkakirti (nyi ma grags), an emanation of Akashagarbha, holding a curved knife and skullcup.

The teacher in the top left is Sabzang Pakpa Zhonnu Lodro (1346-1412), the inscription reads ('phags pa gzhon nu blo gros).


View other items in the Thematic Set: Painting Set: Shambhala Kings (Tashi Lhunpo Style)