A THANGKA OF THE ASPECTS OF TARA - PROTECTION AND PROSPERITY, Inner Mongolia, Dolonnor, 19th ct. Tempera and gold on cotton, original golden brocade mounting. This Thangka shows the Green Tara with her 21 emanations in the tradition of Atisha. She is seated in a golden roof temple, holding her attributes, treasure vase and wishing jewel, in her hands. She is surrounded by nine emanations in the form of dancing Dakinis. Above this assembly of 21 Taras, multiple Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, trantric deities, and Padmasambhava appear, flanked by a Sakya school patriarch. - Property from an old European private collection - Minor wear, traces of age