Old Tibetan thangka 'White Tara'. Circa 1950–1970 - Tibet - 1950-1970
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Antique Tibetan thangka of Tara White (Sitatārā), ca. 1950–1970, with pigments on fabric and mounted on traditional silk/brocade textile, measuring 102 by 65 cm, origin Tibet, private collection provenance, condition acceptable, authenticity original.
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White Tara Thangka (Sitatārā)
Tibetan/Himalayan Buddhist art
Circa 1950–1970
Technique: Pigments on fabric
Mounting: Painting mounted on a traditional silk/brocade textile structure
Iconography: White Tara (Sitatārā / Drolma Karpo)
Dimensions: 102 x 65 cm
Ancient Buddhist thangka depicting White Tara (Sitatārā), one of the principal female manifestations of Vajrayāna Buddhism, especially related to longevity and well-being practices.
The divinity appears enthroned in a meditative posture, richly adorned with jewels and garments in vivid colors. Her identification is determined especially by the presence of the characteristic seven eyes of wisdom: the three on the face, including the third situated on the forehead, and additional eyes represented on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. This arrangement constitutes one of White Tara’s main iconographic attributes.
The composition presents a rich symbolic scenography organized around the main figure. Tara is surrounded by clouds, flowers, animals, and fantastical creatures, while in the lower zone two equestrian figures bearing ritual elements or blazing offerings are arranged. In the lower axis there is also a elaborate circular motif resembling a jewel or auspicious emblem, set over a watery landscape.
At the top two confronted tigers appear, and around Tara various creatures and figures enrich a composition with a markedly ritual and protective character.
The painting preserves an attractive color range dominated by turquoise, blues, greens, pinks, reds, and gold tones, with drawing executed by a fine dark outline.
It remains with its ample traditional textile mounting, composed of different ornamental fabrics in black and pink tones.
Condition
Condition consistent with its age, showing wear, small pigment losses, abrades, creases, and occasional deterioration both on the painted surface and on the textile mounting. There is a break/opening in the back fabric. See photographs.
White Tara Thangka (Sitatārā)
Tibetan/Himalayan Buddhist art
Circa 1950–1970
Technique: Pigments on fabric
Mounting: Painting mounted on a traditional silk/brocade textile structure
Iconography: White Tara (Sitatārā / Drolma Karpo)
Dimensions: 102 x 65 cm
Ancient Buddhist thangka depicting White Tara (Sitatārā), one of the principal female manifestations of Vajrayāna Buddhism, especially related to longevity and well-being practices.
The divinity appears enthroned in a meditative posture, richly adorned with jewels and garments in vivid colors. Her identification is determined especially by the presence of the characteristic seven eyes of wisdom: the three on the face, including the third situated on the forehead, and additional eyes represented on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. This arrangement constitutes one of White Tara’s main iconographic attributes.
The composition presents a rich symbolic scenography organized around the main figure. Tara is surrounded by clouds, flowers, animals, and fantastical creatures, while in the lower zone two equestrian figures bearing ritual elements or blazing offerings are arranged. In the lower axis there is also a elaborate circular motif resembling a jewel or auspicious emblem, set over a watery landscape.
At the top two confronted tigers appear, and around Tara various creatures and figures enrich a composition with a markedly ritual and protective character.
The painting preserves an attractive color range dominated by turquoise, blues, greens, pinks, reds, and gold tones, with drawing executed by a fine dark outline.
It remains with its ample traditional textile mounting, composed of different ornamental fabrics in black and pink tones.
Condition
Condition consistent with its age, showing wear, small pigment losses, abrades, creases, and occasional deterioration both on the painted surface and on the textile mounting. There is a break/opening in the back fabric. See photographs.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
1950-1970
Country of Origin
Tibet
Height
102 cm
Width
65 cm
Title of artwork
Old Tibetan thangka 'White Tara'. Circa 1950–1970
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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