Item: Teacher (Lama) - (multiple figures)
བླ་མ།
喇嘛
(item no. 94495)
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Lineages | Sakya and Buddhist |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton |
| Collection | American Museum of Natural History |
| Catalogue # | AMNH 70.2/ 3498 |
Notes about the Central Figure
Classification: Person
This painting depicts Indian and Tibetan teachers of the Lamdre (Margapala) lineage identifiable by inscription. The central figure is Drokmi Lotsawa wearing a red pandita hat and a skull cup filled with blood. At the top left is Avadhutipa, top right is Gayadhara. At the bottom left is Seton Kunrig, bottom right is Shangton Chobar.
Nick Dharmadi, 4-2026
Collection of American Museum of Natural History - I
Subject: Margapala Lineage Paintings (Sakya)
Collection of AMNH: Best, or Unique Paintings
Painting Set: Margapala (Miscellaneous)
Teacher: Seton Kunrig (Lamdre Lineage)
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