late 18th/early 19th century, polychrome on fabric with silk brocade backing, depicting lama, possibly Phagmo Drupa seated holding a vajra in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra surrounded by teaching scenes, image 27 x 17-1/2 in., overall 55-1/2 x 29-1/2 in.
Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation
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The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation
image with warping and handling creases, losses to pigment throughout, notably at smaller figures' faces and lower section, brocade with staining, fading, and discoloration, some small tears and losses to backing, staining to canvas verso, small tears and old repairs at hanging sleeves
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