Tanka of Gautama Buddha and scenes from the Vessantara Jātaka

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Title: Tanka of Gautama Buddha and scenes from the Vessantara Jātaka
Creator: Unidentified Tibetan Artist
Published / Created: circa 1700-circa 1800
Abstract: A Tibetan watercolor painting on cotton that depicts Gautama Buddha surrounded by scenes from "Vessantara Jātaka," In the story a compassionate prince gives away everything he owns, including his wife and children, thereby displaying the virtue of perfect charity. The tanka includes a silk cover.
Extent: 1 painting: watercolor on cotton; 65.5 x 40.0 cm. bordered with silk 134 x 76 cm.

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Citation: Tanka Collection. General Collection of Books and Manuscripts, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.