Textile ArtsChinese18th century

Budong Mingwang (Acala Candamaharosana), "The Immovable One," One of the Five Great Wisdom Kings

dated 1764

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

'Kesi' thangka mounted as a hanging scroll; silk in tapestry weave with some details painted on the surface in gold and light colors

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

image proper: H. 90.4 × W. 53.5 cm (35 9/16 × 21 1/16 in.) silk mounting only: H. 157.5 × W. 73.3 cm (62 × 28 7/8 in.) mounting, including cord and roller ends: H. 163 × W. 78.5 cm (64 3/16 × 30 7/8 in.) mounting board: H. 170 × W. 94 cm (66 15/16 × 37 in.)