Tibetan Painted Panel of Güsh Khaan With Tiger - 18thC

This 18^th century wooden Tibetan panel depicts a classic scene of a Mongol holding a chained tiger. During his reign, Güsh Khaan (1582 €“ 14 January 1655), the descendant of Qasar (the younger brother of Genghis Khan) conquered much of Tibet.

Many Tibetans protested against his rule and according to Tibetan and Mongolian legend, they sent a cursed tiger to kill him. When the tiger arrived Güsh Khaan tamed it and led it with a chain. The Tibetans were so impressed that they often put this painting at the entrance of their temples, implying that the Mongols protect their religion.

This panel was originally used as an internal door and is beautifully hand painted with traditional stone pigments. This imagery depicting Güsh Khaan with a tiger can also be found on one of our Tibetan chests which can be seen HERE.

Supplied with wall hangers. 

From Tibet

87 x 6 x 151 (wxdxh cms)

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