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s-l1600 - 2019-10-10T204202.310.jpg

An antique, 19th Century tsakli painting depicting, within a blue centred, arched rainbow nimbus, a great chalice-formed
butter lamp, symbolising the light of Wisdom. These are essential offerings on a Buddhist altar, with specific numbers
for specific ceremonies. The lamp with its Wisdom Flame stands upon its own special base. Several syllables of
Tibetan text to the lower edge. 12.5 x 14.7cm


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