Item: Teacher (Lama) - Dalai Lama
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1800 - 1899 |
| Lineages | Gelug and Buddhist |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton |
| Collection | Private |
Classification: Person
Songtsen Gampo accompanied by Gyalbu Jigten Wangchug and Nyatri Tsenpo. (See a page of detail images).
The seven painting set depicts the previous incarnations of Dalai Lamas along with the post 5th Dalai Lama incarnations up to and including the 9th Dalai Lama. The central painting depicts Ngagwang Lobzang Gyatso (1617-1682), the 5th Dalai Lama, with three paintings to either side. It is most probable based on the last Dalai Lama depicted that the paintings were done between 1810 and 1823 prior to the official selection and enthronement of the 10th Dalai Lama.
Numbered List:
1. Songtsen Gampo
2. Gyalbu Jigten Wangchug
3. Nyatri Tsenpo
Jeff Watt 1-2010
View other items in the Thematic Set: Painting Set: Dalai Lama Incarnations (Kazi Lhazo)