A large Tibetan thangka of Amitabha in the Pure Land of Sukhavati.

A large Tibetan thangka of Amitabha in the Pure Land of Sukhavati. Distemper on cotton. 18th century At the centre, the red-skinned Amitabha resides on a white lotus, framed by a halo and surrounded by numerous bodhisattvas, teachers and devotees. His hands are held in dhyana mudra in his lap, supporting a kalasha. Behind him rises a luminous tree adorned with jewels and rich hangings with auspicious objects. The entire scene is set in a lush landscape with sacred bodies of water and precious plants. Framed. 115 x 78.5 cm

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