EditorialA Tibetan Tangka, a classical Buddhist scroll with hieratically prescribed shapes for eyes, clouds, water, etc. The scroll tells of the life and deeds of Tsongkhapa Blobzan Gragspa, a Lama saint and reformer (1357-1419). Canvas, 2 x 3 m.
EditorialThe Life of Buddha Shakyamuni - the armies of Mara attacking the Blessed. He is depicted making the "Touching the earth" gesture. Sariputra and Maudgalyayana, Buddha's foremost disciples, are shown on either side of the painting. Tibetian tangka painti...
EditorialChakrasamvara and?Vajravarahi, 15th16th?century, Tangka; Silk with silk embroidery, image: 12 1/2 ? 8 3/8 in. (31.8 ? 21.3 cm), The ability to visualize the embrace of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi is understood to be a skill that can be developed only...
EditorialTwo Arhats in a Landscape?Setting, 18th19th?century, Tangka, ink and colors on cloth [distemper on cloth], without mounting: 29 15/16 ? 23 1/16 in. (76 ? 58.5 cm), Tibet, China, Tibetan, 18th19th?century, Paintings.
EditorialFour-Faced Wrathful Protector Mahakala as Chaturmukha?Mahakala, 19th?century, Tangka, ink and color on cloth, Further research?needed, Mahakala is an emanation of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Spiritual Wisdom. He is often shown with four faces in diff...
EditorialBhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha. Tangut State of the Western Xia (982-1227). Khara-Khoto. Late 12th-13th century. Tangka: colours on cotton.The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.
EditorialThe Pure Land of Buddha Amitabha. Tangut State of the Western Xia (982-1227). Khara-Khoto. 12th century. Tangka; colours on cotton. The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.
EditorialTangka with a representation of the White Tara, Tangka with a representation of the White Tara., anonymous, Tibet, 1800 - 1900, linen (material), dye, h 88 cm ? w 49 cm.
EditorialSakyamuni, Painting on canvas by Sakyamuni, Painting on canvas (tangka), the central figure is Sakyamuni., anonymous, Tibet, 1700 - 1800, cotton (textile), dye, ink, h 59 cm ? w 36.5 cm h 116.5 cm ? w 61 cm.
EditorialThangka with a representation of Hayagriva, Painting on canvas (tangka), representing Hayagriva., anonymous, Tibet, 1600 - 1699, cotton (textile), dye, h 69.0 cm ? w 47.0 cm h 116.5 cm ? w 81 cm.
EditorialTangka with a representation of the Elf-headed Avalokiteshvara, Tangka with a representation of the Elf-headed Avalokiteshvara., anonymous, Tibet, 1800 - 1900, linen (material), dye, h 61.5 cm ? w 38.5 cm.
EditorialManjushri, c. 1500-1550. China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Tangka mounted as a hanging scroll, opaque watercolor and gold on cotton; image: 124 x 107.3 cm (48 13/16 x 42 1/4 in.); overall: 208.8 x 120.6 cm (82 3/16 x 47 1/2 in.).
EditorialPortrait of Munchen Sangye Rinchen, the Eighth Abbot of Ngor Monastery, late 16th century, Tibet, Distemper and gold on cloth, Image: 30 5/8 x 26 3/16 in. (77.8 x 66.5 cm), Paintings, This tangka belongs to a set of portraits entitled the ?Path with th...
EditorialBhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha. Tangut State of the Western Xia (982-1227). Khara-Khoto. Late 12th-13th century. Tangka: colours on cotton.The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.
EditorialThe Pure Land of Buddha Amitabha. Tangut State of the Western Xia (982-1227). Khara-Khoto. 12th century. Tangka; colours on cotton. The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.
EditorialThe Life of Buddha Shakyamuni - the armies of Mara attacking the Blessed. He is depicted making the "Touching the earth" gesture. Sariputra and Maudgalyayana, Buddha's foremost disciples, are shown on either side of the painting. Tibetian tangka painti...
EditorialTangka-Trinle Gyeltshen (1838-1898), the 42nd chief-abbot of Bhutan surrounded by the sixteen disciples of Buddha (Arhat). Applique-work with embroidery, early 20th century. From the Paro-dzong (monastery).