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the Precious Minister

An antique 19th Century or earlier (much earlier) tsakli painting in mineral pigments depicting, within a rainbow nimbus, one of the 7 Precious Possessions of the Cahkravartin - the Precious Minister, dress in winter robes, and wearing a turban-like headpiece. He wears a dagger? in his waistband, one hand holding a bhumpa, the other in the gesture of dispelling fear. 8 x 9.8cm


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