Thangka representing Padmasambhava, Tibet, 19th - 20th centuryTemple on canvas representing the deity Padmasambhava, principal founder of Tibetan Buddhism in the 8th century, seated on a lotiform throne and surrounded by various deities and teachers. With a peaceful appearance and smiling face, he holds a vajra scepter in his right hand, extended above his knee. The left hand holds a kapala. A katvanga stick rests on his left shoulder. Dressed in a variety of multicolored garments, he wears a lotus crown on his head, decorated with a single feather at the top, and a lunar disk at the back. Mounted on a traditional fabric frame with floral decoration. 107 x 67 cmUsures .