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One of the places identified by inscription and shown to the immediate right of the central figure is Samdrubtse, a fifteenth-century castle where he warded off negative forces. Samdrubtse is thought to be the model for the Potala Palace in Lhasa.
Scenes from the Life of Jamyang Tutob Wangchuk (1588-1637)
OriginTibet
Date17th century
Dimensions59 5/8 x 32 3/8 x 3/8 in. (151.4 x 82.2 x 1 cm)
MediumPigments on cloth
Classification(s)
Credit LineRubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin
Object numberC2006.66.469
Himalayan Art Resources Number930
DescriptionThe painting illustrates the biography of a teacher from the Khon family lineage of the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism. It shows him as a large central figure and in smaller surrounding scenes. These narrative vignettes, set in recognizable architectural depictions within the landscape, can be identified by faded inscriptions. They tell the story of the teacher’s various activities while traveling to these places. You can see him teaching, performing rituals, and engaging in ritual dances. One of the places identified by inscription and shown to the immediate right of the central figure is Samdrubtse, a fifteenth-century castle where he warded off negative forces. Samdrubtse is thought to be the model for the Potala Palace in Lhasa.
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