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Item Tag: Acrylic, Silk

HAND-PAINTED BUDHHA LIFE MANDALA OIL VARNISHED TIBETAN THANGKA/THANKA PAINTING

This exquisite Tibetan Thangka painting features an oil-varnished portrayal of the Buddha Life Avalokiteshvara Mandala. A delicate layer of oil is meticulously applied to enhance its durability and impart an antique aesthetic.The thangka vividly depicts various activities and the life cycle of Lord Buddha, offering a symbolic representation of the material world—where individuals undergo birth, aging, suffering, and eventual mortality. The term “Mandala” in Sanskrit, meaning circle, serves as a profound symbol of wholeness. It functions as a cosmic diagram, reflecting the organizational structure of life itself. This representation serves as a constant reminder of our connection to the infinite, encompassing the world beyond and within our bodies and minds.The mandala concept extends to both material and non-material realities, manifesting in diverse aspects of life, from the celestial circles of earth, sun, and moon to the conceptual circles of friends, family, and community. The oil varnish not only adds durability but also contributes to the thangka’s antique allure, creating a visual masterpiece rich in spiritual significance. Size : 11-inch x 13-inch (28 cm x 33 cm) Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas Color: Water/Gold Natural stone color What is Thangka? · A thangka, also known as tangka, thanka or tanka is a painting on cotton, or silk appliqué, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. · The thangka is not a flat creation like an oil painting or acrylic painting but consists of a complex subject. · Generally, thangkas last a very long time and retain much of their luster, but because of their delicate nature, they have to be kept in dry places where moisture won’t affect the quality of the painting. · The Thangkas serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and bodhisattvas. · The Thangka, when created properly, perform several different functions. Images of deities can be used as teaching tools when depicting the life (or lives) of the Buddha, describing historical events concerning important Lamas, or retelling myths associated with other deities. · The Devotional images act as the centerpiece during a ritual or ceremony and are often used as mediums through which one can offer prayers or make requests. Import Duties, Tax Import duties, taxes, and other charges (if any) at destination countries are of buyers’ responsibility

Abstract Minimalist Acrylic on Silk Bayscape Painting SIGNED & Matted!!!

I am guessing that this painting is from Vietnam and it is signed but I cannot decipher the signature!! It is defintely from SOutheast Asia and approx. 18″ X 16″ overall!! I believe it is done in acrylics and it is done on silk!! The painting is 12″ X 9″ within the matting!! Please see my many other art and collectible listings and email me with any questions!!

Vintage Vietnamese Silk Paintings Pair Framed River Village Boat Scenes Signed

Hand-painted with masterful precision, each piece utilizes a delicate blend of ink and watercolor directly on authentic woven silk fabric to illustrate rural riverside routines. The left composition warms the eye with golden ochre tones, depicting classic thatch-roof huts and covered sampan boats anchored along a verdant shore.