A thangka of Vairocana
Tibet, 15th century
Seated with hands in dharmachakramudra on a lotus base over a lion throne, wearing ornate blue, green and red brocade robes and heavy jewelry and crown highlighted with gilt pastiglia, backed by a red torana and surrounded by rows of seated buddhas
Opaque pigments and gold on textile
20½ x 15¼ in. (52 x 38.7 cm.)
A thangka of Vairocana
Tibet, 15th century
Seated with hands in dharmachakramudra on a lotus base over a lion throne, wearing ornate blue, green and red brocade robes and heavy jewelry and crown highlighted with gilt pastiglia, backed by a red torana and surrounded by rows of seated buddhas
Opaque pigments and gold on textile
20½ x 15¼ in. (52 x 38.7 cm.)