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Subject:Tibetan Thangka
Posted By: Grant M Thu, Jun 25, 2015 IP: 24.69.79.97
Can one of the experts take a stab at dating this 24" x 33 1/2" thangka. A brief description of the symbolism would be much appreciated
Many thanks







Subject:Re: Tibetan Thangka
Posted By: Rémy DOUKHAN Mon, Jun 29, 2015
Dear Grand M. ,

Your thangka shows Manjushri the bodisattva of Wisdom (flamming sword)and Knowledge(book on a lotus flower).He is surrounded by-clockwise-a buddha,Amitayus the buddha of infinite life,another buddha,a crowned bodisattva and the White Tara.
The painter has not completed his painting as we can notice six red crosses marking non- painted surfaces.

Best regards, Rémy

Subject:Re: Tibetan Thangka
Posted By: Grant M Tue, Jun 30, 2015
Hello Remy,
Thank for taking the time to tell me more about my thangka. It's a family piece that I inherited.
With the caveat that it is extremly hard to date without actually seeing the piece - could you give me a "just a gut feeling" as to it being 20th
or 19th century. It would add to the families enjoyment of the piece.
Many thanks, Grant

Subject:Re: Tibetan Thangka
Posted By: Rémy DOUKHAN Wed, Jul 01, 2015
Hello,Grant!
Your thangka seems to date from early XXth or late XIXth century.
Best , Rémy

Subject:Re: Tibetan Thangka
Posted By: Grant M Thu, Jul 02, 2015
Many thanks for your help

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