Two Thangkas

Description:

Two Thangkas, Tibet, one depicting the Refugee Tree or Merit Field, assembled deities, and guru's disciples appearing on clouds above, mineral color and gold on cotton paper, 29 5/8 x 25; one depicting a wrathful guardian deity standing in a dancing pose on the back of a tiger, surrounded by flames and numerous Buddhist deities seated in rows, color and gold on cloth, hanging scroll, 45 1/4 x 24 1/4, painting 29 1/4 x 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700

fading of colorants; creases; loss of color and detail; age wear; deterioration in silk.


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