6th Nov, 2024 10:00
Asian, Indian & Islamic Art
358
Polychrome thangka
Tibetan
navy ground, intricately decorated throughout, with the Wheel of Life/Bhavachakra/Wheel of Becoming, the Buddha Shakyamuni to the centre, the central Buddha surrounded by various deities throughout the thangka, 84cm x 63cm
Provenance: Bought by William Raeper (1959-1987) in Katmandu in 1990.
Sold for £85
Estimated at £80 - £120
Polychrome thangka
Tibetan
navy ground, intricately decorated throughout, with the Wheel of Life/Bhavachakra/Wheel of Becoming, the Buddha Shakyamuni to the centre, the central Buddha surrounded by various deities throughout the thangka, 84cm x 63cm
Provenance: Bought by William Raeper (1959-1987) in Katmandu in 1990.
With signs of wear consistent with age and use. Cockled. Flaking/small areas of loss to the paint.
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Auction: Asian, Indian & Islamic Art, 6th Nov, 2024
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