This exceptional Tibetan monastic narrative panel, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century, presents a richly detailed panoramic account of Buddhist sacred history. Painted with traditional mineral and vegetable pigments on hand-woven cotton, the composition brings together scenes from the life of Shakyamuni Buddha and the Jataka Tales, depicting the Buddha’s previous lives. At its center, a haloed Buddha sits in sacred gesture, surrounded by attendant Bodhisattvas, deities, travelers, and distinctive Himalayan architecture, including a multi-tiered chorten. Rolling mountains and ceremonial canopies create a continuous visual landscape filled with movement and symbolism. Its naturally aged surface retains beautiful craquelure, pigment variation, and gentle wear, preserving the atmosphere of an artwork long connected to Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
$5,500.00
| Dimensions | 38 × 2 × 15 in |
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| Country | China |
| Origin | Tibet |
| Vendor | Bought in Chengdu, China |
| Material | Cotton, Pigments, Wood |
$5,500.00
| Dimensions | 38 × 2 × 15 in |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Origin | Tibet |
| Vendor | Bought in Chengdu, China |
| Material | Cotton, Pigments, Wood |