Vintage Thangka Painting of Deities on Parchment, Thailand
Vintage traditional Thangka hand painted parchment mounted on fabric, Thailand. Measures 16.5 inches width x 24 inches height. Acquired in Thailand over 30 years ago in an antique shop. Depiction of Thai Gods hand painted with mineral pigment on raw fabric, with overlay silk fabric (called ‘dustcover’) to protect from sunlight, or to be lifted only in time of prayer. Can be rolled up for travel or storage. Unique item, hand made. Excellent condition; colors are still vibrant by being priotected from the sunlight.
Asking $225.
A Thangka usually depicts a central Buddhist deity or teacher surrounded by associated gods and lineage figures, describes events or myths attributed to important religious teachers, or outlines the blueprint of a particular deity’s realm as a mandala.