Thangka Collection

Mandala on a Tibetan thangka, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Thangka painting of Sujata giving milk rice to Buddha, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Tanka of Padmasambhava, c. 749 AD (painted cloth)
XBP343138 Tanka of Padmasambhava, c.749 AD (painted cloth) by Tibetan School (8th Century); American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Tibetan, out of copyright

Mandala on a thangka, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Thangka painting of the Buddha giving a blessing, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Amoghasiddhi, the Buddha of the Northern Pure Land, ca. 1200-50. Creator: Unknown
Amoghasiddhi, the Buddha of the Northern Pure Land, ca. 1200-50

Vajrasattva, Early 19th century. Artist: Tibetan culture
Vajrasattva, Early 19th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Kalachakra, the wheel of time on thangka, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Maitreya Buddha. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Thangka with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha, Second Half of the 19th cen Creator
Thangka with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha, Second Half of the 19th Century. Found in the Collection of Musee Guimet, Paris

Thangka painting of Buddhas mother dreaming of a white elephant, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Unveiling the thangka at Monlam, Great Prayer Festival at Labrang Monastery, Xiahe, China

Mandala of Jnanadakini, late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Mandala of Jnanadakini, late 14th century

Green Tara, c. 1260s. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, c. 1260s. This work of stunning refinement is in the Nepalese style of the early central Tibetan painting tradition

Mahashri Tara and the Twenty-one Taras, 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton)
5930862 Mahashri Tara and the Twenty-one Taras, 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton, with Chinese brocade mounts and metal roller knobs) by Tibetan school

Manjushri, 19th century painting (pigments on silk)
5930926 Manjushri, 19th century painting (pigments on silk) by Tibetan school, (19th century); 114.3x67.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Pigments on silk)

Tsongkhapa, 19th century painting (pigments on silk)
5931051 Tsongkhapa, 19th century painting (pigments on silk) by Tibetan school, (19th century); 114.3x67.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Pigments on silk)

Tsong Khapa on the Jewel Tree of Refuge, late 18th-early 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton; Qing brocade)
5930927 Tsong Khapa on the Jewel Tree of Refuge, late 18th-early 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton; Qing brocade, panel of Russian ecclesiastical fabric, silk dustcovers)

Mahasiddha Krishnacharya, from a partial set of thangkas, early 19th century
5930854 Mahasiddha Krishnacharya, from a partial set of thangkas, early 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton; original brocade mounting) by Tibetan school

Mahasiddha Luipa, from a partial set of thangkas, early 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton; original)
5930998 Mahasiddha Luipa, from a partial set of thangkas, early 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton; original brocade mounting) by Tibetan school

Tsong Khapa, 1834 (mixed media)
5930938 Tsong Khapa, 1834 (mixed media) by Tibetan school, (19th century); 154.9x106.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Supersecret Hayagriva Father-Mother, 17th-early 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton; original Qing brocade)
5932493 Supersecret Hayagriva Father-Mother, 17th-early 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton; original Qing brocade mounts and silver roller knobs) by Chinese School

Painted Banner (Thangka) with the Medicine Buddha (Bhaishajyaguru), 14th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Five Morality Tales from the Avadana Kalpalata Jataka, late 18th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Portrait of Sakya Pandita (1132 - 1251), c. 1800

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Vajriputra, One of the Sixteen Great Arhats, late 17th/early 18th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Lineage Painting of Two Lamas in Debate, c. 1500

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Skull-Cup Bearing (Kapaladhara) Hevajra, c. 1604

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Bodhisattva Maitreya Surrounded by his Retinue, 16th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Vajrasattva Mandala, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Painted Banner (Thangka) of Vajrasattva Mandala, 15th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Green Tara Surrounded by Twenty Manifestations, 18th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Amitayus Buddha Surrounded by One Hundred Buddhas, 19th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) with Guru Dragpur, a Wrathful Form of Padmasambhava, 18th/19th century

Milarepa on Mount Kailash, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Milarepa on Mount Kailash, c. 1500

Tsongkhapa, End 18th - Early 19th cen. Creator: Tibetan culture
Tsongkhapa, End 18th - Early 19th cen. Private Collection

A Tibetan Thanka with a central figure of Heruka
1766442 A Tibetan Thanka with a central figure of Heruka by Tibetan School (18th century); 90x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tibetan Thanka with a central figure of Heruka. 18th Century)

Paramasukha Chakrasamvara, mid 18th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton
5931044 Paramasukha Chakrasamvara, mid 18th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton; original brocade mounts; dustcovers; rods)

Dakini, 19th century painting, 19th and 18th century textile borders (pigments on silk)
5930925 Dakini, 19th century painting, 19th and 18th century textile borders (pigments on silk) by Tibetan School, (18th-19th century); 104.5x60.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Damjen Garwa Nagpo, mid 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton
5930879 Damjen Garwa Nagpo, mid 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton, original Qing brocade mounts, original dustcover, Mongolian tassels and rod with caps) by Mongolian School

The Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink
3112020 The Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Imperial Workshop (18th Century) & Castiglione

Painted Banner (Thangka) with the Medicine Buddha (Bhaishajyaguru)
2969778 Painted Banner (Thangka) with the Medicine Buddha (Bhaishajyaguru), 14th century (pigment on cloth) by Tibetan School, (14th century); 104x82.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Chakrasamvara, 19th century painting, 19th and 18th century textile borders
5930924 Chakrasamvara, 19th century painting, 19th and 18th century textile borders (pigments on silk) by Tibetan School, (18th-19th century); 104.5x60.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Detail from the Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom
3112021 Detail from the Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Imperial Workshop (18th Century) & Castiglione

The Eight Medicine Buddhas, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Eight Medicine Buddhas, 18th century

The Picture from Thibet, c. 1920. Creator: Emil Carlsen
The Picture from Thibet, c. 1920

Yong Zin Khon Shogpel: Seventh Abbot of Ngor Monastary, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Yong Zin Khon Shogpel: Seventh Abbot of Ngor Monastary, 16th century

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Thangka, a traditional form of Tibetan Buddhist art, is a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Bhaktapur, Nepal in Asia. These intricate and vibrant paintings are not just mere artworks but hold deep spiritual significance. One such thangka showcases a mesmerizing mandala, intricately painted on cloth. The mandala represents the universe and serves as a visual aid for meditation. Its symmetrical patterns and vivid colors transport viewers to a realm of tranquility and enlightenment. In another thangka painting from Bhaktapur, we witness Sujata offering milk rice to Buddha. This depiction beautifully captures the compassionate act that led Siddhartha Gautama towards his path to enlightenment. The attention to detail in this piece is awe-inspiring, showcasing the artist's skillful brushstrokes. Dating back centuries ago, an ancient thangka portrays Padmasambhava - an important figure in Tibetan Buddhism who introduced its teachings to Tibet during the 8th century AD. This painted cloth artwork carries with it historical significance while also displaying remarkable artistic talent. The blessings bestowed by Buddha are depicted in yet another exquisite thangka from Kathmandu. With delicate strokes and vibrant hues, this painting captures the essence of compassion and serenity emanating from Buddha's presence. Amoghasiddhi, known as the Buddha of Northern Pure Land, comes alive through an enigmatic thangka created by an unknown artist during ca. 1200-50 AD. The meticulous details bring forth Amoghasiddhi's divine aura while inviting viewers into his sacred realm. Vajrasattva emerges from early 19th-century Tibetan culture through their artistic expression on canvas-like cloth called thangkas. Vajrasattva symbolizes purity and acts as a guide towards spiritual purification for practitioners seeking enlightenment. Kalachakra graces another stunning Bhaktapur thangka with its representation of the wheel of time.