Lot Essay
These two paintings are from what was once a three-painting set depicting the sixteen arhats, the attendant Dharmatala, the patron Hvashang, and lokapala or guardian kings of the four directions. Each of these two depict six arhats, one attendant, and two lokapala.
Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org), item nos. 90313 and 90314.
Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org), item nos. 90313 and 90314.