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Seated Tsong-kha-pa
Tsong-kha-pa (1357–1419) was a Tibetan lama (title of the spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism) who founded the sect known as the Gelukpa (“Model of Virtue”), more commonly referred to as the Yellow Hat sect. Emphasizing monastic discipline, Tsong-kha-pa required the wearing of yellow robes, enforced celibacy, and insisted on adherence to a rigorous routine. The sect eventually gained considerable influence in Mongolia. China’s emperors during the Qing dynasty (1644‒1911) were also adherents of the Gelukpa sect.
Provenance
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Mrs. Sara D. Redmond, Oyster Bay, NY; given to the Walters Art Museum, 1982.
Geographies
Tibet (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 3 1/16 × W: 2 3/16 × D: 1 1/2 in. (7.8 × 5.6 × 3.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Sara D. Redmond, 1982
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
54.2606