Old Avalokiteshvara Thangka Painting, Hand Painted Tibetan Art with Brocade

This is an old Tibetan Thangka painting of Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara, a revered Buddhist deity who embodies compassion. The painting is varnished with oil to protect it from damage. Chenrezig has the most diverse forms among the Bodhisattvas and is highly respected by many Buddhists. Although initially depicted as masculine, some Chinese and Japanese traditions portray the deity as feminine. However, such gender discrimination is not supported by any canonical text. In China and Japan, Avalokiteshvara was often worshipped as the "mother of the human race" and was represented in a female form.

Oil-varnished thangkas are a unique style of traditional Buddhist painting found in the Himalayan regions. Unlike traditional thangkas, they use oil-based paints. To create an oil-varnished thangka, intricate images are painted on a panel using oil paints and then coated with varnish. The varnish enhances the colors and details and protects the artwork. Oil-varnished thangkas have vibrant colors and a distinct shine, making them visually unique. Both styles hold cultural and religious significance and are valued for their spiritual representation in Buddhist practices.

Size with Silk Brocade: 24 x 34- inch ( 61 x 86 cm)
Size of the inner painting: 10.5 x 14.5- inch ( 27 x 37 cm)
Surface Material: Handmade Cotton canvas
Color: Gold and Natural Stone Colors
Quality- High, Master Quality
Note: Although the painting is old, the brocade is newly made. The painting shows heavy signs of wear and tear on the body, but the face of the painting is unaffected.

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