Polychrome colors on linen
Tibet, 19th century
Bodhisattva Manjushri in the center of the painting
In padmasana on a lotus cushion
A sword in his raised right hand
The sword represents transcendent wisdom, cutting down ignorance and duality
A book and a jewel lie on top of the lotus flower, which ascends to the left shoulder
The attributes sword and book are symbols of wisdom
Manjushri is surrounded by an aureole and nimbus
Dressed in a detailed garment
Fine landscape depiction and further bodhisattvas in the background
Rich imagery in intense colors
Image size: 71 x 50 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 71 x 50 cm.

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