【Extremely precious ancient tokka] American collection of paintings from central Tibet in the early twelfth century: Baosheng Buddha Thangka

Painting of cotton-global mineral pigments and gold in central Tibet in the early twelfth century

Size: 40.96 ×33.02cm

Compilation of Longri at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Collection

This is a rare and extremely rare ancient and exquisite Thangka in the Nepal style of central Tibet in the early twelfth century: the main treasure Buddha wore a gorgeous crown, with a round face and a smile, a compassionate and peaceful expression, and a beautiful and dignified appearance.Use the right hand to make the vow seal, place the meditation seal flat with the left hand, and sit cross-legged on the lotus seat with your waist and upturned.The surrounding edge of the backrest behind the back is decorated with auspicious beasts, golden-winged birds, and Capricorns.

On both sides of the Lord are Manjushri Bodhisattva (right) and the obstacle-removing Bodhisattva (left).The seven Buddhas and the Maitreya Buddhas are painted on the left and right sides of the picture, and there are eight Buddha statues in a row.There are three statues of Bodhisattva sitting on the left and right of the lower part. On the left are Samantabhadra and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva sitting together with Guanyin Bodhisattva, and on the right are Vajra Hand and Maitreya Bodhisattva sitting together with Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.The bottom of the picture is painted from left to right, Green Tara, Horse Head King, Bukong Swordshot Bodhisattva, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Vajji Bodhisattva, Yi Kui Mother Buddha Mother and the seven statues of Morizhitian, either sitting or standing.

This painting is neatly composed, bright in colors, exquisite and delicate in painting techniques, vivid and vivid characters. It is still beautiful and preserved for more than 800 years. It is an extremely rare fine product of ancient Tibetan Thangka.