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3. Newari Amitayus. Nepal, 19th - early 20th century. A formal painting of Amitayus surrounded by Buddhas. The portraits of members of the donor family appear at the bottom of the thanka over an inscription in Tibetan. There are also small images of Padmasambhava and Mahakala. The thanka measures 17 1/2" by 29" (45 cm. by 74 cm.); including the cotton border it measures 24" by 50". $450.
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