Himalayan Art Resources

Item: King/Chogyal/Emperor - of Shambhala

རྒྱལ་པོ། 国王
(item no. 34909)
Origin Location Tibet
Date Range 1700 - 1799
Lineages Buddhist
Collection Private
Notes about the Central Figure

Classification: Person

Appearance: King

Gender: Male

Interpretation / Description

Kalki King No. 18. Hari, holding vajra and bell, an emanation of Vajrapāṇi, who is shown in the top right.

Teacher at the top left is Sonam Gyatso, the 3rd Dalai Lama, although the hat he wears is more commonly seen worn by the 1st (4th) Panchen Lama.


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