Thangka of Bodhisattva - Avalokiteshvara (The Art of Tibet)

Bodhisattva
Avalokiteshvara
(painting no. 271)

Collection: Shelley & Donald Rubin

Origin: Central Tibet

Date: 1100-1199

Size: 50x44cm (20x17.5in)

Paint: Ground Mineral Pigment

Ground Material: Cotton

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Avalokiteshvara, the patron Bodhisattva of Tibet is the central figure here. Directly below him we see King Srong Tsen Gampo and his Nepalese and Chinese wives. (see Origins of Tibetan Art, introduction this site). This is the earliest carbon dated Tibetan painting. The carbon-14 date was 1100 CE +or- 50 years. M. Mokotoff 11-97

Published:"Kalachakra: Wheel of Time", Barry Bryant

Front of Painting: Special Features: footprints

Reverse of Painting

English Translation of Inscription: Mantra of interdependent origination

Special Features: Cursive script (Umay), is black, includes "Om Ah Hum" inscription

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