2 OLD PAINTINGS ON YAK BONE: BUDDHA AMITAYUS + MANJUSHRI  / MILAREPA + BUDDHA AMITAYUS – TIBET – 2ND HALF 20th C

These yak bone paintings originate from Tibet.

1. BUDDHA AMITAYUS AND MANJUSHRI
The painting represents the Buddha Amitayus (the Buddha of Infinite Life), a deity associated with rites that would ensure a long life. Amitayus is closely connected with Amitabha, the Buddha of infinite Light, and in some texts the two names are used interchangeably for the same deity. Here, Amitayus is seated in a meditative posture on a lotus throne, his hands cradling a vase (kalasha), called the vase of longevity or long-life vase, containing the elixir of immortality (amrita) and leaves of the ashoka tree, which symbolize "a long life without (“a”) the misery (“shoka”) of disease."
The figure depicted above Buddha Amitayus is Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, wielding a sword in his right hand, representing the realization of transcendent wisdom which cuts down ignorance and duality. His left hand is positioned in the vitarka mudra or the gesture of teaching.

Size: base 14.2 cm, 18.6 cm high.

Weight: 145 gr.

2. MILAREPA AND BUDDHA AMITAYUS
This painting represents Milarepa. Jetsun Milarepa (1028/40–1111/23) was a Tibetan siddha, who famously was a murderer as a young man before turning to Buddhism and becoming a highly accomplished Buddhist disciple. He is generally considered one of Tibet's most famous yogis and spiritual poets, whose teachings are known among several schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He was a student of Marpa Lotsawa, and a major figure in the history of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is also famous for the feat of climbing Mount Kailash.

Milarepa is sitting on a tiger skin and holds a rosary in his hand.

Buddha Amitayus is depicted above Milarepa. The painting represents the Buddha Amitayus (Buddha of Infinite Life), a deity associated with rites that would ensure a long life. Amitayus is closely connected with Amitabha, the Buddha of infinite Light, and in some texts the two names are used interchangeably for the same deity. Here, Amitayus is seated in a meditative posture, his hands cradling a vase (kalasha), called the vase of longevity, containing the elixir of immortality (amrita) and leaves of the ashoka tree, which symbolize "a long life without (“a”) the misery (“shoka”) of disease."

Size: base 13.4 cm, 18.3 cm high.

Weight: 120 gr.

Age: second half 20th C.

Condition: These objects are in  good condition. Look carefully to the pictures which are an integral part of the description. Consequently any damage or repair to the objects not mentioned in the text, but visible in the photos, are considered to be described.
Condition: This object is in good condition taking into account its high age. Excellent signs of long time use and high age patina. Look carefully to the pictures which are an integral part of the description. Consequently any damage or repair to the object not mentioned in the text, but visible in the photos, are considered to be described.

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