Polychrome colors on linen
Tibet, 19th century
Four Buddhas with a skin colors in yellow and blue in the center of a large mandala depiction
Surrounded by additional radially arraged Buddha figures
Framed by a scenic environment with other deities
Rich imagery in powerful colors
Image size: 59 x 45 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Germany

Mandala

The word Mandala translates to circle. Mandalas are geometric symbols in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the entire Universe. Mandalas have a central image and branch out in round or square segments. They are used as an aid to meditation, helping to visualize Buddhist teachings as well as deities and symbols.



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 59 x 45 cm.

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