An attractive Tibetan thangka of Green Tara. Distemper and gold on

An attractive Tibetan thangka of Green Tara. Distemper and gold on cotton. 19th century Seated in lalitasana on a lotus and backed by a jewelled mandorla, she extends her right hand in varada mudra and raises her left, holding a large blooming flower. She wears colourful, flowing garments and jewellery, with flowers adorning her hair and an image of the Buddha set in her chignon. Above her appear Ushnishavijaya, Amitayus and White Tara; below are Yama Dharmaraja, Mahakala Shadbhuja and Shridevi, set within a landscape. Brocade mounting. 63 x 43.5 cm (image); 128 x 74 cm (mounting)

Estimate:£2,920.02

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