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What is the purpose of a thangka?
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The purpose of a thangka relates to religious worship. Buddhists use the hand-painted fabrics in a variety of ceremonies, including in death rituals and as points of focus during meditation. Painting a thangka is also thought of as an act of religious devotion. You'll find a variety of thangka wall hangings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Antique Tibetan Thangka
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique Tibetan Thangka painted with horse rider in Mountain View
Outside brown fabric with
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens
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Fabric
18/19thC Tibetan Thangka
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very good 18/19thC Tibetan Thangka.
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Antiquities
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Fabric
Antique Tibetan Thangka of a Deity
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A vibrantly colored Tibetan Thangka of a multi armed Deity, Tibet Circa 1900, framed in a gold tone
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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Decorative Art
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Fabric
17th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare 17th century (Ming Dynasty) Tibetan Thangka depicting the Medicine Buddha
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Antique 17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings
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Linen, Paint
Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana
Located in Chicago, IL
homes. This 19th-century Tibetan Thangka is rich with historical figures and symbolism arranged around
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings
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Paint, Pigment, Fabric
18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare striking 18th century Tibetan Thangka depicting the Green Tara seated on a lotus throne
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Linen, Paint
