EASTERN TIBET, 18TH CENTURY

细节

A Set of Three Thangkas with Arhats
Eastern Tibet, 18th Century
Each depicting a pair of Arhats dressed in flowing robes of gold, red, orange and blue brocade, seated within landscapes of green hills, rocks, trees and streams, the forgrounds inhabited by auspicious mythical creatures, animals and attendant figures with offerings, the skies with pairs of Mahasiddhas enclosed in aureoles surrounded by clouds, mounted as hanging scrolls
Each circa 22 7/8 x 16½ in. (58 x 42 cm.) (3)

拍品专文

This set of paintings likely depict the Arhats Vajriputra and Angaja, Kanakavasta and Vanavasin, and Bhadra and Panthaka. Associated with the Arhats are Mahasiddhas, among whom depicted here are Nagarguna, Saraha and Luipa.