Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Samanthabhandra

The image depicts a square painting of a dark blue figure sitting cross-legged on a low platform. The figure wears gold jewelry including a necklace, bracelets, and earrings. A gold headpiece adorns their head. The figure sits on a low platform with a red and green base and gold accents. The background features a large red arch with a blue and gold border. A multicolored rainbow-like design is behind the figure's head. The painting has a red border with gold trim and shows signs of wear and aging. The title of the piece is "Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Samanthabhandra".

Artwork details

Date:: early 15th century
Medium:: Opaque watercolor on paper
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 575 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Samanthabhandra

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