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Commemoration Thangka for Bhimaratha Rite, 1850-75 (Mineral pigments on cotton cloth)
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Commemoration Thangka for Bhimaratha Rite, 1850-75 (Mineral pigments on cotton cloth)
3086805 Commemoration Thangka for Bhimaratha Rite, 1850-75 (Mineral pigments on cotton cloth) by Tibetan School (19th century); 71.76x55.88 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: A thangka (tangka, thanka or tanka), is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, or silk appliquA©, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. This of a stupa with the goddess Ushnishavijaya in the dome was painted at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery for a Newari patron from Nepal to commemorate a senility rite.); Tibetan, out of copyright
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of Tibetan Buddhist art, known as the "Commemoration Thangka for Bhimaratha Rite". Created between 1850-75 by the Tibetan School in mineral pigments on cotton cloth, this thangka measures 71.76x55.88 cm and is currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Thangkas are traditional Tibetan paintings that often depict Buddhist deities, scenes, or mandalas. This particular thangka portrays a stupa with the goddess Ushnishavijaya residing within its dome. It was painted at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery specifically to commemorate a senility rite for a Newari patron from Nepal. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this artwork reflect the deep reverence and devotion inherent in Tibetan Buddhism. The figures depicted in this thangka symbolize various aspects of honor, spirituality, and ceremony associated with Bhimaratha Rite. With its rich cultural significance and religious symbolism, this thangka serves as an important testament to the Himalayan region's artistic heritage and spiritual traditions. Its presence in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art allows visitors to appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also gain insight into the profound beliefs and practices that have shaped Tibetan Buddhism over centuries. Through Bridgeman Images' fine art print reproduction, viewers can now bring home a piece of this sacred artwork while honoring its historical value and cultural importance without commercial use restrictions.
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