ASTA 193 - FINE CHINESE, ASIAN & ISLAMIC WORKS OF ART
Lot 243
Arte Himalayana
A Thangka portraying Avalokitesvara. Tibet, 18th century
A Thangka which portrays the bodhisattva of compassion Avalokitesvara (Spyan-ras-gzigs phyag-bzhi-pa in Tibetan). The central figure, in his four-armed version, is seated in padmasana position and holds a rosary (mala) and a lotus, while with his two other hands he holds the invisible Cintamani jewel. Around him the Thangka depict a great number of characters in narrative sequence.
Measures: 73.5 x 59.0 cm
Starting price: € 500,00
Estimate: € 1.000,00 - 1.500,00
The lot will be auctioned on 11 December starting from 12:00.
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