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19th-Century Tibetan Thangka of Shakyamuni Buddha
19th-Century Tibetan Thangka of Shakyamuni Buddha
19th-Century Tibetan Thangka of Shakyamuni Buddha
19th-Century Tibetan Thangka of Shakyamuni Buddha

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19th-Century Tibetan Thangka of Shakyamuni Buddha

  • This Tibetan thangka features Shakyamuni Buddha in a moment of enlightenment
  • He is seated in bhumisparsha mudra atop a throne, draped in regal robes
  • Thangkas are beautiful artworks that aid in understanding complex religious concepts
  • To find a well-preserved 19th-century thangka in such astonishing condition is exceptional
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$15,000
Item No. 31-9700

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This exquisite late 19th-century Tibetan thangka featuring Shakyamuni Buddha is a vibrant and rich representation of Tibetan Buddhism and art. Emerging around the 11th century, thangkas focus on depicting key moments in the lives of the Buddha and other deities, serving as focal points for meditation and prayer. Shakyamuni Buddha is portrayed at the moment of enlightenment in the bhumisparsha mudra, seated in a meditative position atop a throne. His red and orange robes are. . .
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This exquisite late 19th-century Tibetan thangka featuring Shakyamuni Buddha is a vibrant and rich representation of Tibetan Buddhism and art. Emerging around the 11th century, thangkas focus on depicting key moments in the lives of the Buddha and other deities, serving as focal points for meditation and prayer. Shakyamuni Buddha is portrayed at the moment of enlightenment in the bhumisparsha mudra, seated in a meditative position atop a throne. His red and orange robes are arranged with large, generous pleats. Finding a well-preserved 19th-century thangka in this astonishing condition, with all of its original brightness and clarity, is simply remarkable.

Traditional thangkas are beautiful artworks that aid in understanding complex concepts and narratives within Buddhism. The use of pigment on fine prepared cloth, framed in silk and mounted as a hanging scroll with wooden handles highlights the traditional techniques and materials used in creating these sacred objects. The scroll format allowed for easy transportation, essential for the nomadic communities of Tibet. Despite political turmoil, the people of Tibet have remained deeply connected to their religion throughout history. This particular scroll has been preserved by a Tibetan family and has never left the borders of the country until now, making it completely fresh to the market.

Late 19th century

30“ high x 20 1/8” wide x 1“ deep
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19th-Century Tibetan Thangka of Shakyamuni Buddha
Period: 19th Century
Origin: Asia
Type: Other
Depth: 1.0 in. (2.54 cm)
Width: 20.13 in. (51.12 cm)
Height: 30.0 in. (76.2 cm)
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