TIBET, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

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A THANGKA DEPICTING THE SAKYA LAMA LINEAGE
TIBET, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
The painting depicts three Sakya lamas from a Lhakang Chenmo set, two seated on elaborate thrones and the third on a cushion, engaged in dialogue. The central figure is identified by a small inscription on the table of ritual objects before him that may be translated as "Homage to Sabzangpa Chenpo Mati Panchen". These respected teachers wear patchwork robes that are intricately detailed in gold at the hems with floral scrolls and geometric designs. They are surrounded by Buddhist deities and further lamas to the upper and lower registers on a ground of clouds and waves.
The panel, 34 ¼ in. x 22 ¾ in. (87 cm. x 57.7 cm.)

Provenance

Property from a Private English Collection, predominantly assembled in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Lot Essay

Himalayan Art Resources, item no. 24639.
At least one painting from this set remains at the Lhakang Chenmo in Tibet. Other known paintings from this set are accessible on Himalayan Art Resources: item nos 43112, 61146 and 200817. The verso is inscribed with Sanskrit mantras in lantsa, an ornamental script alsmost exclusively used by monks.

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