Two Paintings with Arhats and Attendants | Tibet, 19th Century

Project Description

Description: 67.3 x 48.3 cm and 16.6 x 47.6 cm
Catalogue note: These two paintings are from what was once a three-painting set depicting the sixteen arhats, the attendant Dharmatala, the patron Hvashang, and lokapala or guardian kings of the four directions. Each of these two depict six arhats, one attendant, and two lokapala. Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org), item nos. 90313 and 90314.
Provenance: Acquired from Christie’s, Sale 17347, Lot 681, Invoice no. DB19005295. Acquired in Beijing in 1993
Catalogue no.: 2019A0183