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

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 EUR Estimated At:960.00 - 1,200.00 EUR
Thangka, Depiction of a Dakini, Colors on Linen, 19th C.
Polychrome colors on linen
Tibet, 19th century
Dakini in the midst of a large mandala depiction
Dancing Figure seen on a lotus flower, with raised right hand
Surrounded by the auspicious symbols of Buddhism
Fine landscape with further deities
Rich imagery in intense colors
Total dimensions: 79 x 58 cm
Image size: 45 x 38 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Germany

Dakini

The dakini is a figure in Tibetan Buddhism who transports the souls of the dead into the sky. She is a spirit being and is often called “sky dancer”, “air” or “sky walker”. The dakini is a female spirit with a volatile temperament. She is often presented as being peaceful, wrathful or both simultaneously. Dakinis watch over spiritual growth of the faithful and also act as muse for spiritual practice.

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 45 x 38 cm and the total dimensions are 79 x 58 cm.
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