Opaque waterbased pigments with gold on cloth; silk brocade frame
Tibet, 19th century
Depiction of Padmasambhava in the center on a lotus flower
In his hands a kapala and a vajra
On the head a hat, backed by a nimbus and aureole
Wearing voluminous red and green brocade robes and precious jewelry
Flanked by two consorts accompanied by protective deities including buddhas, bodhisattvas and lamas on a blue field with cloud motifs above
With Tibetan inscription on the back
Water and foliage below
With silk cover
Handles of metal
Total dimensions: c. 176 x 98 cm
Image size: c. 104 x 71 cm
Good condition
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 6,000 Euro

Condition:

The thangka is in good condition for its age with slight signs of wear. Thinned areas, creases and some color as well as gold wear can be seen. The total dimensions are c. 176 x 98 cm.



Thangka

A thangka 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.



Guru Rinpoche

Guru Rinpoche, also Padmasambhava, Guru Padma, Padina Sambhava or Padmakara, (literally Lotus-Born) is viewed as being the founder of Buddhism in Tibet. Since there are hardly any facts about his life, his appearance is determined by various legends.

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