Antique Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka
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Description
An Antique Sakyamuni Buddha Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that features Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, also known as Sakyamuni Buddha. These Thangkas are considered sacred and are artistic representations of the life, teachings, and spiritual journey of the Buddha. This artwork is a powerful reminder of the teachings of the Buddha and is a great addition to any home or office decor. Its vibrant colors and intricate details can bring a sense of spirituality to any space.
The core of this Thangka is a precise illustration of the Sakyamuni Buddha. Generally, he is pictured in a meditative or instructional position, atop a lotus seat. Characteristic features of the Buddha include lengthened earlobes, a tight bun of hair, and a placid countenance. Moreover, intricate details such as hand signs (mudras), the garments worn, and the Dharmachakra mudra (gesture of imparting knowledge) are memorialized in the Thangka, each possessing its own symbolic importance.
Antique Sakyamuni Buddha Thangkas are treasured for their aesthetic, religious, and cultural worth. They are used as visual tools for meditation and veneration and are held sacred in Tibetan Buddhism. Enthusiasts and collectors often search for antique Thangkas due to their spiritual value. When acquiring these pieces, it is essential to guarantee their legitimacy and background with professional evaluation and records.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Materials: Semi-Precious Natural Minerals
- Base: Cotton Canvas
- Origination: Nepal
Hand Embroidery Brocade
Want to add a Brocade to your beautiful Thangka Painting? Traditional Style Brocade has been one of the most popular form of mounting as it has a greater religious merit.
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100% Cotton Canvas
Preparing the Cotton canvas before starting to paint a Thangka. This process includes washing, drying, stretching, sizing and everything needed to make a perfect base for the thangka to last for centuries.
Natural Minerals
Thangka Paintings are painted using the natural minerals. These are firstly grind into the powder form and then used in the thangka as a paint.