Lot 131

THANGKA DEPICTING AMITABHA
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 5 November 2021 at 10:00 GMT
£1,125
Description
清 阿彌陀佛唐卡
seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, hands in dhyanamudra supporting a bowl, with a body golden in colour, the Buddha dressed in red and gold patchwork robes, his serene face flanked by two pendulous earlobes, hair crowned with a jewel, all before an oval prabhamandala and turquoise nimbus, further backed by a tiered pagoda and trees, before him a row of disciples on knees offering to a monk, inscribed to the verso
Dimensions
68.5cm x 46cm
Provenance
Provenance: Private English collection, London
