Dharmapala Thangka CentreSchool of Thangka Painting


1.31 Buddha & Disciples [2]

Shariputra and Maudgalyayana

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Tibetan paintings of Shakyamuni typically show him attented by his two favourite disciples, Shariputra and Maudgalyayana [like this Thangka]. Furthermore the Chinese queen listening to the Buddhas teach is depicted at the bottom of the painting.

The original painting was a present of the Chinese Emperor Yuan De [Ming dynasty, 14th century] to Shakya Yeshi, a disciple of Tsong Khapa, the founder of the yellow hat sect or Gelug.

The painting shows Tibetan, Chinese and Mongolian inscriptions.

Black Background Version


PropertyValue
Measurements: 15.7 x 23.6" | 40 x 60 cm
Price: on request
Shipment: Parcel Service from Germany or Nepal
Color: Red Background
Material: Natural Stonecolors