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An antique Tibetan tsakli painting, 19th Century, depicting within a trefoil shaped double mandorla of saffron and vivid red, the cloak of the Perfect Minister of the Chakravartin. the Precious Minister is endowed with the eye of the Gods, which can see beyond a thousand leagues. His intelligence is as sharp as a razor, with great patience and listening ability which suures perfect counsel to the Chakravartin. The Minister desires to doo only good works to promote the dharma, protecting and benefitting all beings. In the service of his lord he is able to locate buried treasures to swell the royal coffers. 7 lines of Tibetan text, 1 obscured syllable in black and a letter and a lama's thumbprint in vermilion to the reverse. 9.8 x 13.2cm


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