1919,0101,0.72

Description

Scope and content : Ch. 00159. Large pounce of strong buff paper, showing Amitābha seated between Mahāsthāma and Avalokiteśvara and two haloed monks. All are seated cross-legged on Padmāsanas with clouds below, the divinities under canopies, monks under flowering trees; attendant figs. turned ¾ towards Buddha. Latter has his legs interlocked, R. hand in vitarka-mudrā at breast, L. hand clasping knee. Bodhisattvas, not individualized, hold lotus buds in their hands nearest Buddha; their other hands raised in vitarka-mudrā, their legs are partially unlocked. Monks, shaven and haloed, have their hands in adoration. Physical type of figs., dress, ornaments, haloes, canopies, etc., in ‘Chinese Buddhist’ style as in *Ch. 002, etc. Outlines of Amitābha and two figs. on his L. drawn in long lines of punctures; other two figs. pricked only. Good condition, except for few holes. 2′ 6″ × 4′ 6″. Pl. XCIV.