Five Great Kings with Tsongkhapa

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Five Great Kings with Tsongkhapa

c. 19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Mongolian or Tibetan

The Five Great Kings of the Lamaist Pantheon are shown here. In the center is Pehar, chief of the kings, who protects the treasures of the Samye monastery and the wealth of whoever seeks his aid. Above his head is the figure of Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelukpa (Yellow Cap) Order of Lamaism. The four other kings are shown in the corners.

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Object Details

Title:

Five Great Kings with Tsongkhapa

Date:

c. 19th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Mongolian or Tibetan

Medium:

Colors on cloth; cloth mounting

Dimensions:

Image: 19 x 13 inches (48.3 x 33 cm) Mount: 30 1/4 x 19 inches (76.8 x 48.3 cm) Frame: 1 3/4 x 33 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches (4.4 x 85.1 x 57.2 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Richard W. Lloyd, 1952

Accession Number:

1952-64-18

Geography:

Made in Tibet, Asia or made in Mongolia, Asia

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