{"product_id":"antique-thangka-painting-17th-century-tibetan-buddhist","title":"Antique, Thangka Painting, 17th century, Tibetan, Buddhist","description":"\u003cp\u003eTibetan Buddhist painting 17\/18th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 17th-century Tibetanepalese Thangka painting is extremely rare and valuable, making it a significant find for art enthusiasts and collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe painting depicts Acala, a wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of supreme wisdom. Acala is revered for his powers of magic, healing, and protection from disease, making him a powerful symbol in Nepalese Buddhism.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe painting is a visualization of the Chandamaharoshana Tantra, a meditational text devoted to Acala. This text is used for spiritual practice and is believed to help practitioners achieve enlightenment.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe painting features Acala in a dynamic pose, wielding his sword and holding a vajra-tipped noose in his left hand. He is also gesturing in admonition, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and compassion. The sexual embrace with his consort, Vishvavajri, symbolizes the bliss of enlightenment that can be achieved through the combination of wisdom and compassion.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis painting is considered one of the most powerful examples of 16th-century Nepalese painting, showcasing the region's unique artistic style and mastery of colour, composition, and symbolism.\u003cbr\u003e\n A similar subject is exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, highlighting the significance and importance of this painting in the world of Tibetan and Nepalese art.\u003cbr\u003e\nSize 106 x 65 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nInner 63 x 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear, tear unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns, etc. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\nBuyers are responsible for all import duties, taxes, or fees.\u003cbr\u003e\nOverseas buyers, please contact us for posting rates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219140522332,"sku":"Thangka Painting 1","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/20200906-015-3_6c02800e-8067-496a-bd6e-708957cc1b2e.jpg?v=1767280884","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/antique-thangka-painting-17th-century-tibetan-buddhist","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}