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An antique Tibetan tsakli painting, 19th Century or earlier depicting within a sky with golden clouds, and standing upon
a throne, a peaceful deity holding a golden bhumpa or treasure vase in his right hand, a bell in his in his left
hand. He wears a high chignon, his hair held back by a 3 pointed diadem, a two tiered red dhoti with a saffron celestial
scarf swirling about him, heavy earrings and two heavy necklaces and armlets and bracelets. 4 lines of Tibetan text to the
reverse, with two affixing tabs, each bearing a single syllable.
5.7 x 7.6cm


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