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An antique Tibetan tsakli painting, 19th Century or earlier depicting within a sky with golden clouds, and standing upon
a lotus throne, a peaceful deity holding a mala or rosary in his right hand, a golden bhumpa, or treasure vase in his left
hand. He wears a high chignon, his hair held back by a 3 pointed diadem, a red dhoti with a red celestial scarf
swirling about him. 4 lines of Tibetan text to the reverse, with two affixing tabs, each bearing a single syllable.
5.8 x 7.9cm


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