Origin Location | Himalayan Region |
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Date Range | 1800 - 1899 |
Lineages | Gelug and Buddhist |
Material | Metal |
Collection | Rubin Museum of Art |
Tsongkapa metal cast sculpture mold - front and back. Also see the clay sculpture produced from the mold.
"Great treasure of impartial compassion, Avalokiteshvara,
Powerful stainless omniscience, Manjushri,
Completely subduing all demons, Lord of Secrets,
The crown ornament of scholars in the Land of Snows, Tsongkapa,
Homage and praise to the feet of Lobsang Dragpa."
An additional inscription reads: "May the Yellow Hat tradition live long and the victory standard be firmly established." Virtuous!
Jeff Watt 6-2002
Inscription
English Transliteration: The Four-line prayer to Lama Tsongkapa.
Reverse of Sculpture
Om Ah Hum inscription