Description: This exquisite Tibetan Thangka painting features an oil-varnished portrayal of the Buddha Life Mandala with silk brocade. A delicate layer of oil is meticulously applied to enhance its durability and impart an antique aesthetic.The thangka vividly depicts various activities and the life cycle of Lord Buddha, offering a symbolic representation of the material world—where individuals undergo birth, aging, suffering, and eventual mortality. The term "Mandala" in Sanskrit, meaning circle, serves as a profound symbol of wholeness. It functions as a cosmic diagram, reflecting the organizational structure of life itself. This representation serves as a constant reminder of our connection to the infinite, encompassing the world beyond and within our bodies and minds.The mandala concept extends to both material and non-material realities, manifesting in diverse aspects of life, from the celestial circles of earth, sun, and moon to the conceptual circles of friends, family, and community. The oil varnish not only adds durability but also contributes to the thangka's antique allure, creating a visual masterpiece rich in spiritual significance. Size with Silk Brocade : 26-inch x 34-inch (46 cm x 86 cm) Size of inner Painting : 11-inch x 13-inch (28 cm x 33 cm) Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas Color: Water/Gold Natural stone color What is Thangka? · A thangka, also known as tangka, thanka or tanka is a painting on cotton, or silk appliqué, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. · The thangka is not a flat creation like an oil painting or acrylic painting but consists of a complex subject. · Generally, thangkas last a very long time and retain much of their luster, but because of their delicate nature, they have to be kept in dry places where moisture won't affect the quality of the painting. · The Thangkas serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and bodhisattvas. · The Thangka, when created properly, perform several different functions. Images of deities can be used as teaching tools when depicting the life (or lives) of the Buddha, describing historical events concerning important Lamas, or retelling myths associated with other deities. · The Devotional images act as the centerpiece during a ritual or ceremony and are often used as mediums through which one can offer prayers or make requests. Import Duties, Tax Import duties, taxes, and other charges (if any) at destination countries are of buyers' responsibility
Price: 153.49 USD
Location: Kathmandu, 3
End Time: 2024-11-26T05:50:32.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Artist: Unknown
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Date of Creation: 2000-Now
Region of Origin: Nepal
Framing: Framed
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 2021
Unit Type: Unit
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Width (Inches): 26
Item Height: 34 in
Style: Realism, Abstract
Painting Surface: Handmade Cotton Canvas
Features: Matted, One of a Kind (OOAK)
Culture: Tibetan
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 26 in
Time Period Produced: 2020-Now
Signed: No
Color: Multi-Color
Title: Thangka Painting
Period: Ultra Contemporary (2020 - Now)
Material: Watercolor, Cotton Canvas
Subject: Buddha, Art, Asia
Type: Painting
Height (Inches): 34
Theme: Art, Cultures & Ethnicities, Religious
Country/Region of Manufacture: Nepal
Production Technique: Watercolor Painting
