This exquisite thangka presents a meticulously detailed mandala centered on Vairocana Buddha, the cosmic embodiment of wisdom and illumination. Seated in serene meditation on a lotus throne, Vairocana is encircled by layers of symbolic architecture, gates, lotus petals, and flame motifs which represent the sacred geometry of enlightenment and the path toward spiritual realization.
Richly colored pigments in lapis, cinnabar, and malachite hues bring the composition to life, with delicate gold outlining enhancing its luminosity. The surrounding figures, including celestial deities and protectors, emphasize the mandala’s function as both a meditation aid and a metaphysical map of the universe.
The thangka retains its original mounting, framed in silk brocade panels of ochre and black with a golden vertical strip, and backed with printed cotton fabric. On the reverse, sacred mantras and a kalasha (vase of abundance) are finely inscribed, consecrating the work for ritual use.
An exceptional example of Tibetan devotional art, this thangka embodies the balance of artistic precision and spiritual depth characteristic of early 20th-century Himalayan painting.
Size: 17.5" x 29" [45cm x 74cm]
Age: Q1 20th Century (1900-1925)
Origin: Tibet
Type of Textile: Thangka
Material: Paint and silk cloth
Condition: Very good
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