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Handpainted Tibetan Thangka "Wheel of Life"
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Handpainted Tibetan Thangka "Wheel of Life"

1920 - 1940
Description

This is a very good Tibetan Thangka, Buddhist painting on cotton silk appliqué which often depict a Buddhist deity scene or mandala. The subject here is the Wheel of Life (Bhavachakra) which is a visual representation of the Abhidharma teachings. (Art of Enlightenment).

This early 20th century example is in fine condition, beautifully framed in a good deep Victorian pinewood frame with a golden waxed finish.

The frame measures 80 cms by 65 cms overall.

UK insured delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Tibetan Thangka Wheel of Life to the 1930s.

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SA1145085
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is a very good Tibetan Thangka, Buddhist painting on cotton silk appliqué which often depict a Buddhist deity scene or mandala.
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The subject here is the Wheel of Life (Bhavachakra) which is a visual representation of the Abhidharma teachings.
Rams Head Antiques

(Art of Enlightenment).

fig 1. A handpainted Tibetan Wheel of Life Thangka artwork featuring intricate Buddhist symbols encased in a natural pine wood frame.
fig 1. Handpainted Tibetan Thangka "Wheel of Life"

This early 20th century example is in fine condition, beautifully framed in a good deep Victorian pinewood frame with a golden waxed finish.

The frame measures 80 cms by 65 cms overall.

UK insured delivery is £20

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Tibetan Thangka Wheel of Life to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1145085
Rams Head Antiques
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Archive I A handpainted Tibetan Wheel of Life Thangka artwork featuring intricate Buddhist symbols encased in a natural pine wood frame.

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Durham
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A handpainted Tibetan Wheel of Life Thangka artwork featuring intricate Buddhist symbols encased in a natural pine wood frame.
Handpainted Tibetan Thangka "Wheel of Life"
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A Wheel of Life Thangka, or Bhavachakra, is a complex visual representation of Buddhist philosophy illustrating the cycle of rebirth, karma, and the six realms of existence, traditionally held in the jaws of Yama, the deity of death.

Traditional Thangkas are painted on cotton or silk canvas using natural mineral and organic pigments mixed with animal glue binder, often framed in textile borders or mounted within wooden frames for display.

Authentic pieces feature precise iconographic proportions following canonical Buddhist grids, intricate hand-painted brushwork detailing the central mandala figure, and evidence of mineral-based pigments rather than modern digital printing.

Position the artwork as a central focal piece against a neutral wall, pairing it with warm natural wood furniture, low-key lighting, and minimal decorative accents to highlight its intricate detail and colour.

Keep the artwork framed behind protective glass away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading, paint flaking, or damage to the underlying canvas substrate.
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