A Painting of Ushnishavijaya
Christie’s and the consignors of lots 208-255 intend to donate a portion of their proceeds received from the sale of the lot to Himalayan Art Resources, a 501(c)(3) not-for profit charity. Please note that a buyers who purchase these lots will not be eligible for any charitable contribution deduction in relation to such purchase.
A Painting of Ushnishavijaya

Tibet, 18th Century

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A Painting of Ushnishavijaya
Tibet, 18th Century
Finely painted depicting the goddess of longevity seated on a lotus base with offerings placed before her, her six hands in various mudras and holding a vishvavajra, a small Amitabha on a lotus, and arrow, a bow, a lasso and vase, the three faces with a third eye and surmounted by an elaborate crown, backed by a nimbus and aureole surrounded by flora, with lamas seated above and a river flowing below, all set within a verdant landscape with fauna and cloud-filled skies
19 3/8 x 12 ¼ in. (49.3 x 31.1 cm.)
Provenance
Acquired in 1999
Literature
Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org), item no.24090
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Christie’s and the consignors of lots 208-255 intend to donate a portion of their proceeds received from the sale of the lot to Himalayan Art Resources, a 501(c)(3) not-for profit charity. Please note that a buyers who purchase these lots will not be eligible for any charitable contribution deduction in relation to such purchase.

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