VERTICAL THANGKA in tempera and gold highlights on cotton canvas, depicting Shakyamuni Buddha seated on a throne supported by the four guardian kings of the directions, performing "bhumishparsamudra" (gesture of taking the earth as witness), surrounded by a divine assembly. (Wear). Tibet, second half of the 19th century. A VERTICAL THANGKA OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, INK AND COLOURS ON CLOTH, TIBET, SECOND HALF OF 19TH CENTURY. DIM. (VIEW) 54,5 X 38 CM (21 7/16 X 14 15/16 IN.)