A lavish illustrated guide to the iconography of the major religious paintings of Tibet.  For the first time, a unique collection of unique Tibetan temple pictures, the John Gilmore Ford Collection, is made available.  By presenting a total of sixty large plates, the pantheon of northern Buddhism unfolds as a panorama of Buddhist virtues, qualities, teachings and views of salvation.  Each plate is accompanied by lengthy descriptions interpreting its subject matter and symbolic meaning.  The thangka's date and materials used are also usually given.   An Introductory text precedes the illustrations.  Bi-lingual text throughout - English and German.  Hardback in illustrated dustjacket.   172 pages.  In new condition.  Cat No 4614