1919,0101,0.145

Description

Scope and content : Ch. xxxviii. 007. Painted linen banner; all accessories lost, surface smudged. Subject: Bodhisattva, prob. Avalokiteśvara, standing facing spectator; R. hand at breast, third finger bent, thumb and other fingers erect; L. hand by side holding fold of stole; Dhyāni-buddha in grey robe on front of tiara. Fig. purely Indian in style, and workmanship primitive. Dress as in silk banner *Ch. lv. 0014, etc.; colouring only yellow, light blue (including blue hair), and dull red. Circular halo, and straight striped valance above. 1′ 10″ × 6½″.