An antique Tibetan tsakli painting, 19th Century or earlier, depicting a saffron coloured offering bowl piled with two groups of bilwa fruits, known to be pleasing to the gods. Their appearance in groups of 3 represents the 3 jewels - Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, and the 3 vehicles ofBuddhism. The bowl sits upon its own lotus throne. 10 lines of Tibetan text to the reverse, with two red illuminations and 1 syllable below. 9.3 x 12.3cm