A thangka of Manjushri
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A thangka of Manjushri

TIBET, 13TH CENTURY

已結束2011年3月22日

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USD 482,500

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A thangka of Manjushri
Tibet, 13th century
The deity seated against a green cushion at center on a moon dish over a lotus base atop a lion and elephant throne, wearing a multicolored dhoti, sheer shawl, various jewelry and crown, his right hand lowered in generosity and the left hand holds the stem of a blue utpala flower rising to his shoulder and supporting his manuscript wrapped in red covering, backed by a torana shaped as temple architecture and flanked by two columns decorated with elephants and mythical creatures, with white Avalokiteshvara at left and green Vajrapani at right, with the Seven Buddhas of the Past above and five forms of Manjushri below, with three inscriptions on verso
Opaque pigments and gold on textile
22 3/8 x 15 3/8 in. (46.8 x 39.6 cm.)

Private collection, prior to 2000
Acquired in New York in 2010R

專家說明

The Seven Buddhas of the Past, at top, include Vipashyin, Shikhin, Vishvabhu, Krakuchanda, Kanakamuni, Kashyapa, Shakyamuni, all facing center. At far right is possibly Maitreya. Inside the top of the temple torana is possibly Shakyamuni Buddha again with hands in vajramudra. Directly below the Seven Buddhas are red and white Manjushri at left and right, respectively, each with a sword and book. The five forms of Manjushri are, from left, an orange Manjushri riding a lion, a four-armed form, a six-armed form seated in vajrasana, another six-armed form seated in a relaxed posture, and finally a red form with two hands holding a sword and a vajra scepter while riding a peacock.

The inscriptions on the verso include:
1. The three letters OM, AH, HUM, written in red for the central deity and black for each of the others.
2. A short verse by Shakyamuni Buddha teaching monks and nuns to practice patience and fortitude on the path to achieving enlightenment, and also to avoid causing any harm to others.
3. The "Ye Dharma" mantra or Mantra of Dependent Arising.
All three inscriptions are standard for blessing or sanctifying a painting.