A slate carving inset into a chöten.
Resource #: 69766 (URL for reference)
Collections: Ariana Maki Collection, Bhutan Collection (Maki)
Description:
by Ariana Maki
Slate carving is one of Bhutan's thirteen traditional arts. This example illustrates Milarepa at top left, a meditative figure at top right, and the Riksum Gönpo, or 'lords of the three bodhisattva families' at center and below; namely, Chenrézig Chakzhipa at center, Jampelyang at lower left, and Chakna Dorjé at lower right.
Associated Resources
Resource type: Image
Photographer: Ariana Maki
Quality Type: Good
Recording Note:
Slate carving of the Rigsum Gonpo, Milarepa and an unidentified figure seated in a meditative pose.
Photograph Date: 20/Jun/2015