Item: King/Chogyal/Emperor - of Shambhala
རྒྱལ་པོ།
国王
(item no. 34911)
| 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
Kalki King 16. Mahīpāla (sa skyong), an emanation of Akashagarbha. In his right hand he holds a sword on top of a lotus, in his left hand he holds a shield on top of a flower. The iconography of the hand implements is slightly different from other lists.
The Gelugpa figure at the top left is named Sherab Gyatso, unclear which teacher this refers to.
Front of Painting
Wylie Transliteration of Inscription: nam kha'i snying po'i sprul pa sa skyong
View other items in the Thematic Set: Painting Set: Shambhala Kings (Tashi Lhunpo Style)
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