Bidspirit auction | Thangka depicting Samanthabadra

Thangka depicting Samanthabadra - Thangka depicting Samanthabadra Sino-Tibet early 19th century Tempera on canvas depicting the Bodhisattva of Truth, seated on a throne in a central position, next to an elephant, his attribute. In the Chinese context Samanthabadra takes the name Puxian and is usually depicted with a strong female connotation, as in the case of this painting. The bodhisattva is generally associated with the shrine on Mount Emei in Sichuan. Mounted on silk. Provenance: Private collection Brescia, Italy. H. 65 X 43 cm