King Ripumalla - ruler of the Khasha Malla kingdom
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Room 1: India and Nepal
Orientation 3
Display 5
ABP 038
Code: ABP 038
Country: Nepal (west)
Style: Khasha Malla
Date: 1312
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 24.8 x 29.8
Materials: Glue distemper on cotton
King Ripumalla - ruler of the Khasha Malla kingdom worshipping the “White Tara” together with a prince
This inscribed thangka records the worship of the white Tara by King Ripumalla, the Khasha ruler of West Nepal and West Tibet, together with one of his sons, Prince Samgramamalla or Prince Pratapamalla. Depicted is a form of Sita-Tara, the “white Tara”. This thangka was painted by a Newar Artist for Khasha Malla patrons.
This inscribed thangka records the worship of the white Tara by King Ripumalla, the Khasha ruler of West Nepal and West Tibet, together with one of his sons, Prince Samgramamalla or Prince Pratapamalla. Depicted is a form of Sita-Tara, the “white Tara”. This thangka was painted by a Newar Artist for Khasha Malla patrons.