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Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka in Lucite Shadow Box Frame

Creator: Buddha / Buddhism
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A stunning antique Tibetan Thangka with an embroidered border, circa mid to late 19th Century. It depicts Yamantaka or Vajrabhairava, a wrathful manifestation of Manjusri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, and in other contexts functions as a dharmapala, or 'Dharma-protector'. The buffalo head deity Vajrabhairava is one of the principal three meditation deities of the Gelug school. He is shown with nine faces in the Yab Yum form with his consort Vajravetali, the wrathful form of Saraswati. They are decorated with rings of skulls, and further elaborately surrounded by a halo of flames and other deities and Buddhas.

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More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Paint on Silk.
Condition:	Great antique condition, with some minor paint chips and loss, commensurate with age, in a custom lucite frame.
Creation Date:	Tibet, 19th C.
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	125865

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.