Opaque waterbased pigments with gold on cloth; silk brocade frame
Tibet, 19th century
Depiction of the six armed and three headed Mahakala with his consort in Yab Yum on a lotus base
In his hand various attributes, such as a sword and scepters
With precious jewelry and curved ribbons
An tiger’s fur and a necklace of human heads is tied around the hips
Surrounded by a flaming mandorla
In a country setting, surrounded by numerous lamas, boddhisattvas and tutelary tantric divinities
With silk cover
Metal handles
Total dimensions: c. 133 x 93 cm
Image size: c. 80 x 58 cm
Good condition
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 3,600 Euro

The deity often appears as a wrathful deity and is also known as Dharmapala, the guardian of Buddhist teaching.



Condition:

The thangka is in good condition for its age with slight signs of wear. Thinned areas, creases, tears on the back and some color as well as gold wear can be seen. The total dimensions are c. 133 x 93 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.



Dharmapala

Dharmapala translates to “Dharma-defender” and is the name given to deities in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism that protect the Buddhist teachings. The Dharmapala is supposed to protect believers from inner and outer obstacles, so that they can achieve spiritual enlightenment. There are many Dharma-defenders and they can be an emanation of a Buddha, Bodhisattva or another healing being.

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