Painted Banner (Thangka) of the Avalokiteshvara Incarnation of the Rain God Rato Matsyendranatha
Unknown
18th/19th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor on textile
Dimensions
132 × 102 cm (52 × 40 1/8 in.)
Classification
painting
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
140600
About the Artist
Unknown
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