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17th Century Painting of the Vairocana Buddha
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17th Century Painting of the Vairocana Buddha

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Tibetan thangka painting of the Vairocana Buddha, 17th century, shown seated on a lotus throne holding the Dharmachakra (teaching) mudra, depicted with white skin and red palms, showing the upturned red soles of buddha's feet, dressed in red and gold robes with a green halo, gouache on lokta paper mounted on cloth, 41 by 31cm, recently framed with Museum glass to protect the painting, framed size H 54.5 cm width 46.5 cm and Depth 3 cm

Provenance: The Alain Rouveure Collection

Signs of deterioration associated with age

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this 17th Century Buddha Painting to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54.5cm (21.46")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218164
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CRBJR/2656
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Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

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Tibetan thangka painting of the Vairocana Buddha, 17th century, shown seated on a lotus throne holding the Dharmachakra (teaching) mudra, depicted with white skin and red palms, showing the upturned red soles of buddha's feet, dressed in red and gold robes with a green halo, gouache on lokta paper mounted on cloth, 41 by 31cm, recently framed with Museum glass to protect the painting, framed size H 54.5 cm width 46.5 cm and Depth 3 cm

Provenance: The Alain Rouveure Collection

Signs of deterioration associated with age

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this 17th Century Buddha Painting to the 17th Century.

Height
54.5cm (21.46")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218164
Dealers Internal Ref
CRBJR/2656
Colin Brand Antiques
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Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo.
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Archive I Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo.

17th Century Painting of the Vairocana Buddha

Archive II Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo. View II
Archive III Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo. View III
Archive IV Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo. View IV
Archive V Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo. View V
Archive VI Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo. View VI
Archive VII Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo. View VII
Archive VIII Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo. View VIII
Archive IX Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo. View IX
Archive X Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo. View X
Archive XI Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo. View XI
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Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo.
17th Century painting of the Vairocana Buddha
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Framed 17th-century Tibetan canvas painting depicting the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period17th century
  • StyleTibetan / Himalayan
  • MaterialPigment, Canvas, Glass, Wood Frame
  • ColourRed, Green
  • MotifsLotus throne, Halo motif, Dharmachakra mudra gesture, Distressed pigment surface
  • SizeH 54.5 cm (21 in) x W 46.5 cm (18 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This seventeenth-century Tibetan thangka painting depicts the seated Vairocana Buddha with a red and green halo, shown on a lotus throne while performing the Dharmachakra mudra. The artwork uses pigment on canvas with a distressed surface, presented in a wooden frame under museum glass. It displays visible signs of deterioration associated with age, including wear to the surface and frayed edges around the artwork. The outer wooden frame has a warm brown finish with mitered corners and a narrow inner gold-toned moulding. The piece measures 54.5 cm high, 46.5 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. This framed painting suits display in a gentleman's library or study, positioned above a sideboard or on a panelled wall. It adds a traditional focal point to an interior scheme that incorporates Himalayan or antique artworks. The neutral wall behind the hanging location complements the earthy red and green tones within the central halo and the surrounding canvas. The framed piece hangs securely using standard wall fixings suited to the weight of the wooden frame and glass.

FAQs

A Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk, usually depicting a deity, sacred scene, or mandala. Originating centuries ago, these artworks served as personal devotional items and instructional aids in monastic education.

Historical Thangkas were created using organic dyes and mineral pigments derived from ground lapis lazuli, malachite, and cinnabar, mixed with binder solutions on hand-spun cotton or canvas.

Authentic period Thangkas display natural pigment oxidation, hand-woven textile foundations, surface wear along historic fold lines, and subtle incense or smoke accumulation consistent with devotional use.

Mount the framed work as a singular focal point on a neutral backdrop within a library, study, or hallway, paired with gentle picture lighting to highlight the historic texture.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels, using UV-protective glazing and acid-free conservation mounting within the frame.
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