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Late 18th Century Tibetan Mahakala Mandala Painted Thangka, Drepung Monastery

$5,232.30
£3,795
€4,504.78
CA$7,241.76
A$7,267.08
CHF 4,238.25
MX$88,358.84
NOK 48,701.69
SEK 50,087.20
DKK 33,675.58

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A striking late 18th-century Tibetan Buddhist thangka depicting an elaborate Mahakala Mandala, traditionally associated with Drepung Monastery in Tibet. Entirely handmade on prepared canvas, the composition is meticulously hand-painted using traditional rock and mineral-derived pigments. The intricate sacred geometry, richly detailed imagery and dramatic iconography create a visually powerful example of historic Tibetan Buddhist devotional painting. Mahakala is one of the principal protective deities, or dharmapalas, within Tibetan Buddhism. Typically represented in a fierce or wrathful form, Mahakala embodies the protective power of enlightened wisdom. His formidable appearance symbolizes the destruction of ignorance, ego and spiritual obstacles rather than malevolence. The mandala provides a sacred geometric framework around the deity, symbolically representing an enlightened realm and the relationship between the practitioner's inner world and the wider cosmos. Within Vajrayana Buddhism, such mandalas traditionally function as sophisticated aids for meditation, visualization and ritual practice. Mahakala's distinctive iconography frequently incorporates powerful symbolic attributes. His skull crown represents the transformation of negative states into wisdom, while his three eyes symbolize an awareness extending across past, present and future. Other traditional attributes, including the curved ritual knife and skull cup, symbolize the cutting away of ignorance and the transcendence of obstacles to enlightenment. Mahakala mandalas are traditionally associated with protection, the overcoming of spiritual hindrances and the cultivation of wisdom. The carefully ordered geometric structure surrounding the wrathful central imagery creates a compelling contrast between disciplined cosmic order and dynamic protective energy. With its late 18th-century dating, traditional mineral palette and complex sacred composition, this thangka is a particularly evocative example of historic Tibetan Buddhist art. Period: Late 18th Century Origin: Tibet Associated Place: Drepung Monastery, Tibet Subject: Mahakala Mandala / Dharmapala / Tibetan Buddhist Iconography Material: Hand-painted canvas with traditional rock and mineral-derived pigments Measurements: Height: 58 cm / 22.83 in Width: 40 cm / 15.75 in Depth: Approximately 0.2 cm / 0.08 in We ship tracked, worldwide.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Paint
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Nottingham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9003251378972

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