Tanka of Gautama Buddha and scenes from the Vessantara Jātaka, circa 1700-circa 1800
Part of Collection — Box: 3 (Oversize)
Call Number: Tibet MSS 62, Series I
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Tanka of Gautama Buddha and scenes from the Vessantara Jātaka
Scope and Contents
A Tibetan watercolor painting on cotton that depicts Gautama Buddha surrounded by scenes from "Vessantara Jātaka," In the story a compassionate prince gives away everything he owns, including his wife and children, thereby displaying the virtue of perfect charity.
The tanka includes a silk cover.
The tanka includes a silk cover.
Dates
- circa 1700-circa 1800
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
In Tibetan and Sanskrit.
Physical Description
1 painting: watercolor on cotton; 65.5 x 40.0 cm. bordered with silk 134 x 76 cm.
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The materials are open for research.
General note
Former call number: TIB. 67.3.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
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New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
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