Portrait image of an unidentified young Tibetan monk
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Orientation 3
Display 5
ABS 168
Code: ABS 168
Country: Tibet
Style:
Date: 1300 - 1400
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 8.2 x 10.5 x 6.1
Materials: Dark grey stone
Portrait image of an unidentified young Tibetan monk
The unidentified youthful monk is seated in the diamond attitude on a particular lotus pedestal. With both hands, he holds a rosary (akshamala). He is clad with monastic garments and wears a cap of the Sakya tradition. It is not known whether this portrait statue was made during the lifetime of the monk or if the monk died young.
The unidentified youthful monk is seated in the diamond attitude on a particular lotus pedestal. With both hands, he holds a rosary (akshamala). He is clad with monastic garments and wears a cap of the Sakya tradition. It is not known whether this portrait statue was made during the lifetime of the monk or if the monk died young.