Description
Rollbild (Patua).
Gouache on canvas, probably Cambodia, 20th century Approx. 220 x 138 cm. Depicted are scenes from the life of Buddha: at the top he sits on a throne a. recites his teachings to praying believers (gods), below he stands on the stairway to heaven with other gods, to finally sit in front of the stairway on a throne with Abhaya Mudra - gesture of encouragement a. fearlessness -, left a. right of the stairway, praying believers a. priests. Below 2 lines of text, probably in Khmer. Thangka. - Partly stronger signs of age and wear. R
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