Description: ORIGINAL SCROLL PAINTING c.18-19th CENTURY Buddhist patrons and monks commissioned thangka art and sacred paintings to aid in their meditations and prayers. These paintings were created using ground mineral pigment on cotton or silk and were displayed in Buddhist monasteries, temples, and homes. This painting is believed to be a depiction of the guardian, Vaishravana, mounted on a snow lion and accompanied by Eight Horsemen carrying weapons and mongooses. Vaishravana is often portrayed wearing traditional Mongolian dress, which is due to Mongolia's political and cultural influence on Tibet. Material: Hand-painted on cotton (border is dark green) Measurements: 26.5" (W) x 14" (H) with painting measuring 12.5" x 10" Condition: Moderate discoloration and staining throughout. Partially unraveled to corners and small tears to lower right and left corners.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Rockville, Maryland
End Time: 2024-11-23T16:04:36.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
