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Asian. Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A Tibetan thangka painted on fabric, the principle figure being Chenrezig, bordered with gold, red, and green silk fabrics. Chenrezig (also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, Kuan-yin in China, and Kannon in Japan) is the embodiment of compassion of all the Buddhas in Tibetan Buddhism, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. In the words of Bokar Rinpoche, "Every person whose heart is moved by love and compassion, who deeply and sincerely acts for the benefit of others without concern for fame, profit, social position, or recognition expresses the activity of Chenrezig." On the verso is an inscription "Om ahum" - probably referring to his mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum". Tibetan Buddhists learning about compassion and Chenrezig repeat his mantra and imagine what it might be like to be Chenrezig to become cognizant of increasing compassion in their lives. Size: painted image 24.5" L x 17.75" W (62.2 cm x 45.1 cm); 43" L x 33" W (109.2 cm x 83.8 cm) including fabric borders

Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection

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  • Condition: Painted image shows creases and pigment losses. Staining evident on verso. Tears to fabric borders as shown. Modern metal clips attached for suspension.

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