Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Chenresi (Avalokiteshvara)

Square painting with rounded corners. Two figures, both reddish-brown skin, wearing gold jewelry, sitting on a throne-like structure with a red background and blue arch. The figure on the left is larger and sits on the left side of the throne; the figure on the right is smaller and sits on the right side. The larger figure has a third eye on their forehead, large earrings, and a crown. The smaller figure has a crown. Both figures wear necklaces and bracelets. The throne has a red and blue base with gold trim. A rainbow-like design appears behind the figures. The painting has a red border with a gold outline.

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Date:: early 15th century
Medium:: Opaque watercolor on paper
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 571 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original

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Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Chenresi (Avalokiteshvara)

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