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Vanavasin, one of the 16 elders (Arhat or Sthavira) - 16th century Tibetan thangka

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Vanavasin, one of the 16 elders (Arhat or Sthavira) - 16th century Tibetan thangka

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16th century Tibetan thangka depicting the elder Vanavasin, the third arhat from the 16 great arhats (or sthaviras). His left hand holds a blue vase which receives the rainbow of the Three Jewels. Khyenri painting tradition, ground mineral pigment, fine gold line on cotton. 97.16x60.96cm. Located at Rubin Museum of Art, F1996.22.2. Item number 480, Himalayan Art Resources

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1550
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