A FINE THANGKA DEPICITNG KANAKAVATSA, China, Tibeto-Chinese, 17th ct. or earlier, 79,5 x 49,5 cm. Seated with legs crossed on a rocky pedestal covered with layers of leaves, both hands resting on his lap in dhyanamudra, wearing various garments including a patchwork mantle covering his head and kept together by a long clasp draped over his left shoulder, a pair of shoes in front of him, his elderly face with slightly emaciated features but displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below long, bushy eyebrows, head halo behind, flanked to one side by an attendant holding scroll and staff while at the other side is placed a rocky pedestal supporting a manuscript, large vase and tea-cup, the whole scene is placed under a tree and set in a mountainous landscape showing a waterfall, blossoming flowers and a pair of birds, in brocade mounting - Property from a South German private collection, acquired in Tibet and Nepal between 1975 and 1977 - Wear, minor damages due to age and water Feines Thangka mit Darstellung des KANAKAVATSA TIBETO-CHINESISCH, 17.Jh. oder früher 79,5 x 49,5 cm Seidenbrokat-Montierung. Feine Malerei. Provenienz: Aus einer süddeutschen Privatsammlung, zwischen 1975 und 1977 in Tibet und Nepal erworben - Berieben, kleinere Alters- und Wasserschäden