Description: Early 19th century Tibetan / Mongolian thangka in original mounts depicting Tserendug - the White Old Man - Lord of the earth and water, protector of all living things. Rare icon, Tserendug as the patron of the plant and animal world is one of the ancient chthonic deities incorporated into Buddhist iconography and is associated with Buddha Amitayus. He is shown seated on a throne wearing a white robe and holding a rosary and a scroll in his hands, his two attendants behind him hold a staff with a dragon's head and a bracelet. Distant mountains, sun and moon among clouds behind him. Beautifully painted with natural mineral pigments on cotton, excellent quality painting, wonderful tranquil face, some expected wear, overall in great condition for a 200 years old devotional object. Comes from old Washington DC collection. Painting size 17 x 11 inches (43 x 29 cm), mounts 32 x 18 inches (82 x 46 cm).
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-01-07T21:35:54.000Z
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Color: White
Region of Origin: Tibet
