Item: Teacher (Lama) - Dromtonpa
བླ་མ།
喇嘛
(item no. 74197)
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1700 - 1799 |
| Lineages | Gelug and Buddhist |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton |
| Collection | Private |
Notes about the Central Figure
Dromton, Gyalwai Jungne (1005-1064 A.D.) the most famous Tibetan student of Lord Atisha and also the founder of Reting Monastery.
This painting is likely from a set of paintings illustrating the pre-incarnations of the Dalai Lama lineage.
Jeff Watt 2-2004
Publication: Tibetan Painted Scrolls
Thematic Sets
Teacher: Dromton Gyalwai Jungne Page
Painting Set: Gelug Hagiography (Tucci)
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