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THBEarly 20th C. Tibetan Thangka - Life of Buddha
Lot 98
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Artemis Gallery
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring antiquities, ancient and works of art ranging from the third millennium BCE to the present from China, Japan, South and Southeast Asia, and Korea. Including jades, bronzes, lacquer, textiles, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, and other art forms in other media. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early 20th century CE. This thangka features the manushi buddha Shakyamuni with his hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra and holding a treasure pot to convey the idea of satisfying physical needs. Surrounding this central image are scenes from the life of Buddha. It is incredibly rich for its extensive iconography, striking use of color, and fine painting. The artist depicted various scenes from the life of Gautama Siddhartha set amidst a sacred mountainous landscape in a stunning color palette of green, blue, gold, red, gold, rose, brown, cream, and black hues. Beyond this extensive iconography, is the striking stylistic aesthetic and expert technique that the work displays. Surrounding the central composition is a border of dragons and lotus blossoms. Size: 9.875" L x 7.875" W (25.1 cm x 20 cm); 18.5" L x 15" W (47 cm x 38.1 cm) framed.
This Buddha is depicted in the Bhumisparsha mudra, with his right hand over the right knee reaching towards the ground and the palm inward and touching the lotus throne. His left hand lies in his lap with the palm upright. This mudra represents the moment of his awakening, as he defeated the demon Mara, and claimed the earth as his witness to his enlightenment. In this depiction, he also holds a treasure pot. The concept of a pot that is never empty evolved from this image; it is a symbol of wish fulfillment - both spiritual and material.
Provenance: ex Gomez collection, Colorado, USA
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#145234Thangka has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in excellent condition, as does the framing. Wired for suspension and ready to hang.Condition
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