LOT ISA Auctionata Auktionen AG  /  Buddhist & Indian Art  / 

42

Thangka, Central Depiction of a Lama, Colors on Linen, 19th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 EUR Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 EUR
Thangka, Central Depiction of a Lama, Colors on Linen, 19th C.
Polychrome colors on linen
Tibet, 19th century
Lama in the center of a large mandala depiction
Radially arranged Buddha figures, framed by a circle
Further deities in the background, partly embedded in clouds
Fine landscape with trees and buildings
Rich imagery in intense colors
Image size: 46 x 33 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Germany

Thangka

A Thangka (Tibetan: ka thang, thang ga) is a scroll painting of Tantric Buddhism. It is used for meditation in temples or in home shrines and processions. Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, guardian deities, Arhats, various lamas, ascetics and Pandits in various incarnations are portrayed in scenes of their life. Often they depict mandalas with the wheel of life as well as lines of tradition. Thangkas are created according to well-defined iconographic rules (in terms of body shape, dress and attitude of the sitter), and are particularly common in Tibet.



Condition: The Thangka is in good condition with usual age related signs of use, such as creases and color wear. The image measures 46 x 33 cm.
Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Sign In to Bookmark Lot