Item: Arhat/Sthavira (Buddhist Elder) - (multiple figures)
གནས་བརྟན།
罗汉
(item no. 69409)
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1800 - 1899 |
| Lineages | Buddhist |
| Size | 60.33x43.18cm (23.75x17in) |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton |
| Collection | Asian Art Museum of San Francisco |
| Catalogue # | B62D41 |
Notes about the Central Figure
Classification: Person
Appearance: Arhat
Gender: Male
Pantaka, Nagasena, Pantaka and Abheda Arhats: from a seven painting set.
At the upper left is Pantaka holding a book in the right hand. On the right is Nagasena holding a vase and a monk's staff; seated in a relaxed posture. At the lower left is Gopaka holding a book with both hands. At the lower right is Abheda holding a stupa reliquary.
Jeff Watt 6-2009
Front of Painting
English Translation of Inscription: [Tibetan name inscriptions are written below or to the side of each of the Arhat figures]
Painting Set: Arhats: Multiple Main Figures
Collection of Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
Arhat/Sthavira: Block Print Sets (Nartang)
Painting Set: Arhat Set: Asian Art Museum (SF)
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