Opaque waterbased pigments with gold on cloth, cloth frame
Tibet, early 19th century
Depiction of the white Jambhala - an emanation of Avalokitshvara - seated on a green dragon
He holds in his left hand a mongoose releasing jewels from its mouth and in his raised right hand a scepter
Precious jewelry and flowing ribbons adorn Jambhalas body
Within a stylized cloud aureola
Framed by additional deities on lotus cushions in a scenic environment with jewels and animals
Highly detailed imagery in bright colors
With a cover of silk
Handles of metal
Total dimensions: c. 53 x 37.5 cm
Image size: c. 37.5 x 30 cm
Good condition
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 3,400 Euro

In Hindu mythology, Jambhala is the deity of wealth. The yellow Jambhala is the most popular and most powerful of all deities of wealth. He is able to resolve poverty and to augment virtues, lifespan and wisdom.



Condition:

The thangka is in good condition for its age with slight signs of wear. Thinned areas, restorations in the frame, creases and some color as well as gold wear can be seen. The total dimensions are c. 53 x 37.5 cm.



Thangka

A thangka is a scroll painting of Tantric Buddhism. It is used for meditation in temples or in home shrines and processions. Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, guardian deities, Arhats, various lamas, ascetics and Pandits in various incarnations are portrayed in scenes of their life. Often they depict mandalas with the wheel of life as well as lines of tradition. Thangkas are created according to well-defined iconographic rules (in terms of body shape, dress and attitude of the sitter), and are particularly common in Tibet.

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