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Subject:Tibetan Piece?
Posted By: BL Sat, Mar 24, 2018 IP: 2603:3020:5:9d00:bd2
Hi Everyone,

The piece in the link is gold leaf on some type of paper. It is, unframed, 31" X 10 and 1/4".

I would like to find out whether this piece is Tibetan and it's approximate age. Thanks.

BL

Link :https://www.dropbox.com/s/f13f7zmo9ymp5bq/Tibetan.jpg?dl=0


Subject:Re: Tibetan Piece?
Posted By: Rémy doukhan Mon, Mar 26, 2018
Chinese not Tibetan.
Rémy

Subject:Re: Tibetan Piece?
Posted By: BL Thu, Mar 29, 2018
Thanks Rémy. I appreciate your help.
BL

Subject:Re: Tibetan Piece?
Posted By: Bill H Tue, Mar 27, 2018
I also take this imagery to be Chinese, as it lacks essential tantric iconography that comes with Tibetan depictions. I'm not steeped enough in the subject myself to explain in detail, but the central figure may be the historical Buddha Sakyamuni in the Abhaya Mudra or posture of offering reassurances and blessings. He appears to be flanked by two Bodhisattvas or Mortal Buddhas with halos. The remainder of his audience likely are the holy sages called the Luohan.

In the sky on the right-hand side of the Buddha is the Big Dipper, which along with its surrounding constellation contains stars of astrological importance to Chinese Buddhism (as well as other Eastern religions). On the other side, the dragon represents the constellation Draco, which ruled the skies in traditional Chinese beliefs.

You can find additional info on this subject at Wikipedia.org and other online sources.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: Tibetan Piece?
Posted By: BL Thu, Mar 29, 2018
Thank you Bill. I appreciate your detailed response.
BL

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