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17. A Bon Tsakli painting Tibet 19th century ink and pigment on light card Dimensions: 4 ¼” x 7 1/8” (11 x 18 cm) |
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The painting depicting a calm-faced Bon heirarch (note the distinctive Bon headdress) wearing encompassing winter robes, sitting on a cushioned throne within a landscape. He holds his right hand in a gesture of dissertation, while his left hand is in a gesture of cessation – palm outward. 10 lines of freehand text to the reverse. |