Lot 64 Dα

A Tibetan thangka of Padmasambhava in the aspect of Nyima Oser. 18th/19th century

Seated in royal ease in the appearance of a mahasiddha on a lotus, with his right hand raised holding a khatvanga, wearing a tiger skin tied around his waist and a green billowing sash richly painted with gold floral designs, adorned with multiple golden jewellery and a skull-tiara and surrounded by deities, teachers and scenes of his life. The figures and scenes labeld by Tibetan inscriptions in gold. Furthermore a Tibetan inscription in gold at the lower border. Fine brocade mounting.
63 x 42 cm