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Tibetan Om Mandala Thangka, Namgyal Monastery, circa 1900

$1,757.89
£1,275
€1,513.59
CA$2,433
A$2,441.85
CHF 1,423.92
MX$29,685.78
NOK 16,362.23
SEK 16,827.72
DKK 11,313.93

About the Item

A finely detailed Tibetan Buddhist Om Mandala thangka, traditionally associated with Namgyal Monastery in Tibet and dating to around the turn of the 20th century. Entirely handmade on prepared canvas and painted with traditional pigments derived from rocks and minerals, the composition is centred upon the sacred syllable Om, surrounded by an intricate geometric mandala and a succession of richly decorated concentric circles. Graduated shades of blue radiate outward from the central design, creating a striking sense of depth and meditative symmetry. Om, also written Aum, is among the most sacred syllables in Buddhist and Indian spiritual traditions. It is understood as a primordial sound and is frequently incorporated into mantras and meditation practices. Within a mandala, the syllable becomes the spiritual focal point of a highly ordered symbolic representation of the cosmos. The mandala itself represents an idealised sacred universe. Its carefully structured geometry, concentric boundaries and central axis are traditionally employed as aids to contemplation, encouraging the practitioner to move symbolically from the external world toward an enlightened centre. The combination of the central Om syllable, architectural geometry, elaborate ornamentation and radiating circular bands gives this work a particularly harmonious and decorative character. Beyond its religious significance, it presents as a compelling example of Tibetan sacred art and traditional mandala painting. Period: Late 19th / Early 20th Century Date: Circa 1900 Origin: Tibet Associated Place: Namgyal Monastery Subject: Om / Buddhist Mandala Material: Hand-painted canvas with rock and mineral-derived pigments Measurements: Height: Approximately 50 cm / 19.69 in Width: Approximately 50 cm / 19.69 in Depth: Approximately 0.2 cm / 0.08 in We ship tracked, worldwide.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Nottingham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9003251379922

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