Amazing 17th Century Old Antique Tibetan Buddhism Thangka
As both an instructional tool and auspicious talisman the stylized astrological chart brings good fortune to all those who see, display or possess it. The Sidpaho painting is a collection of astrological, calendar and primary element symbols.
53 x 64 cm the painting / partly block printed. Several hand-written sutras.
Estimated to be from the 17th / 18th Century
Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton
Some photos have been taken with higher exposure to allow the detail to be seen. In reality the painting is darkened from extended exposure to the vapors of yak-butter lamps that permeate tibetan monasteries.
Condition is commensurate with age. Wrinkles & losses are visible in in the photos.
EXTREMELY RARE
Now framed. But will be shipped unframed.
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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.
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