

Portrait of a monk, possibly Chen Nga Tshultrim Bar, extending a blessing
The image depicts a portrait of a monk, possibly Chen Nga Tshultrim Bar, extending a blessing. The monk sits cross-legged on a patterned floor, wearing a red robe with an intricate gold shawl draped over his shoulders. His right hand is held up near his chest with the palm facing outwards and fingers curled inwards; his left hand rests on his lap. The monk's face is yellowish and nearly bald. The background features a dark blue and red archway behind the monk, adorned with gold embellishments. Two small alcoves are positioned on either side at the top of the archway; each contains a smaller figure of a person sitting cross-legged. On either side of the archway are two dark figures. The bottom of the image displays a series of vase-like objects. The overall color palette includes shades of red, gold, and dark blue. The image appears to be a painting on a flat surface, likely a canvas or board. The painting exhibits signs of aging, with some discoloration and wear visible around the edges.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 11th–early 12th century
- Medium
- Distemper on cloth
- Culture
- Tibet
- Dimensions
- 484 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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