Thangka, Mahasiddha Naropa, Colors on Linen, 19th C.
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10th October 2014
DE: Lot 105: Die Provenienz im englischen Katalogtext muss wie folgt lauten: “Provenance: Private Collection, Hong Kong”.
Polychrome colors on linen, highlighted with gold
Tibet, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Mahasiddha seated on deer’s skin
The right hand is raised and holds a damaru
A filled kapala bowl is found in the left hand
A tiger on his right side
Mahasiddha Naropa is dressed in a fine robe and wears precious jewelry
Fine landscapes with trees
Highly detailed picture in harmonious colors
Tibetan inscription in the lower section
Mounted in silk frame
Image size: 38.5 x 24 cm
Total dimension: 84 x 44 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Germany
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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 slight age related signs of use, such as color wear and stains in the mounting. The image measures 38.5 x 24 cm and the total dimension is 84 x 44 cm.
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