Polychrome colors on linen
Tibet, early 20th century
Dakini in the center of an ornamental mandala depiction
The dancing figure is seen with a raised right hand
Surrounded by further dakini, foliage and mystical creatures
In a fine landscape with further deities
Detailed imagery in intense colors
Total dimensions, framed: 45 x 38 cm
Image size: ca. 33 x 26.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Hamburg

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 hardly any signs of age and use. The total dimension in the mounted frame is 45 x 38 and the image size measures ca. 33 x 26.5 cm.

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