Fourth Panchen Lobzang Chokyi Gyeltsen (1570–1662), with previous incarnations

Saffron-colored painting mounted on orange and yellow brocade depicting seated Lama surrounded by small figures

Fourth Panchen Lobzang Chokyi Gyeltsen (1570–1662), with previous incarnations

Location
Tsang region, central Tibet
Date
mid-17th century
Creator
Attributed by inscription to Choying Gyatso (act. 17th century)
Material
gold thangka; ground mineral pigment on cotton
Dimensions
27½ ×16 1/8 in (70 × 41 cm)
Collection

Tashilhunpo Monastery, Shigatse, Tibet

Photo Credit
image after Xizang zizhiqu wenwu guanli weiyuan hui 2007 [1985], pl. 75

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