BHUTAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Details

A thangka of Drupa Kunleg
Bhutan, 18th/19th Century
Seated at center over cushions holding a bow and arrow, wearing red armor and backed by a rainbow mandorla, a dog at his feet with an inscription in gold, surrounded by various deities
Opaque pigments and gold on textile
18½ x 14½ in. (47 x 36.2 cm.)

Provenance

Private Collection, Switzerland, acquired in 1972

Literature

D. Lauf, Eine Ikonographie des tibetischen Buddhismus, 1979, p. 93

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Lot Essay

Drugpa Kunleg was a Tibetan Buddhist teacher belonging to the tradition of Drugpa Kagyu. The inscription at his feet translates to "Homage to the feet of the glorious Kunga Legpa." At top center is Akshobya flanked by Rechungpa and Milarepa, with Vaishravana Riding a Lion at top left and Tseringma at top right. At bottom center is Mahakala "Gonpo Maning" flanked by Dorje Yudronma and Dong Ligpa. The back of the painting is marked with the three letters OM, AH, HUM, written in the Nepalese Ranjana script.

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