Buddhist temple banner BU596
Temple banner related to the teachings of Lord Buddha associated with karma and the cycle of reincarnations. The animal figures here tell the number of reincarnations that will be needed to achieve paranirvana: Monkeys 10 times, Elephants 7 times, Pigs 13 times, Cows 14 times, Horses only once, Buffaloes 8 times, etc… Acrylic on canvas.
Burma.
Mid 20tth century.
90 x 214 cm.