Thangka Curtain

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Thangka Curtain by an unknown artist is a vertically oriented, rectangular piece with a light-colored fabric background. The fabric appears worn and frayed, especially along the left edge. The curtain features a central figure surrounded by two smaller figures, one on either side. These figures are rendered in a lighter shade than the background. There are decorative patterns around the edges and throughout the curtain. A border with a Greek key pattern runs along the perimeter. Inside the border, floral-like motifs are positioned in the corners and middle sections. The curtain is set against a black background.