Description
A VERY LARGE THANGKA OF SHIVA AND CONSORT, NEPAL, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
Finely painted in gouache and gold on linen with a rare depiction of the five-faced Shiva with twelve hands and his consort seated in his lap. Surrounded by various smaller emanations as well as other multi-armed deities. Chinese brocade mounting with shou signs and dragons. Three character-signature to backside.
Provenance: From the private collection of an Austrian lawyer who worked for the IAEA, a UN organization. Acquired during frequent travels to Ladakh and the region in 1970s, probably from Hemis or Spituk monasteries. Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition: Good original condition with some creases, stains and losses. The mounting with minor tears, losses and loose threads.
Dimensions: 119 x 79 cm (the image) and 170 x 110 cm (the mounting)
大型唐卡濕婆與其配偶,尼泊爾,十八至十九世紀
亞麻布面設色和金彩,精細繪製十二手五面濕婆,他的配偶坐在他的腿上。 四周各種較小多臂神靈。 中國織錦壽字紋。 背面有三字簽名。
來源:奧地利一位律師私人收藏,他曾經在聯合國國際原子能機構工作,他在1970年代頻繁前往拉達克和該地區旅行,可能是從Hemis或Spituk修道院中購得的。 自此保存至今。
品相:原始品相良好,有一些摺痕、污漬和缺損。裝幀上有輕微的撕裂、脫落和絲綫鬆動。
尺寸:畫面119 x 79 厘米,裝幀170 x 110 厘米