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2. Dam Can Thangka
Tibet
19th century
Ink, gilt and pigment on prepared cloth
6 1/4" x 7 1/4" (16 x 18.5cm)
Dam Can Thangka

A striking small thangka painting depicting Dam Can riding his black horse through roiling flames. Interestingly, there is a 'ghost' prostrate figure on a lotus base depicted in fine gold tracery beneath the horse's hoofs.



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