Antique Thangkas

A 19th century Tibetan thangka with centrally seated Sakyamuni figure with alms bowl in hand surrounded by several Buddhist monks in prayer, archivally framed.

This incredible Thangka masterfully depicts two of the four directional dieties of Hinduism as colossi floating above a divine scene of women and men bathing in rivers and dancing in...

This Tibetan thangka, or sacred painting, is over 300 years old.

The rich orange, red, green and blue hues are still incredibly vibrant in this sacred Tibetan thangka painting. At this centre is the figure of an important multi-armed deity called ...

Framed hand-painted Tibetan Thangka with Medicine Buddha holding a blooming myrobalan plant in his right hand, and a begging bowl full of long life nectar in his left hand.

Tibetan Thangka depicting a central Buddha figure before a mandala on a lotus plinth embracing the consort, the lower register having a deity figure emerging from a white lotus flank...

Framed Tibetan painted thangka likely dated to 19th century. The piece depicts a central Lokapala named Vaisravana, one of the four Heavenly Kings.

This sacred Thangka still retains its vibrant pigment colors, despite being painted over two hundred years ago.

An 18th century Tibetan thangka depicting the siddha Luipa, as recognized by the fish in his left hand, with wonderful brocade border and silver caps on bottom scroll.

An example of Tibetan medical knowledge, this beautifully painted 20th century thangka, a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cloth, represents the key points of healing as a large tree.

An antique Tibetan Thangka in an ebonized and gilt frame circa late 19th century.

The rich orange, red, green, and blue hues are still incredibly vibrant in this sacred Tibetan thangka painting. At this centre is the figure of an important multi-armed deity called...

In Buddhist Tibet, patrons and monks commissioned thangka art, or sacred painting, to focus their meditations and prayers.

Painted thangka is 6.75 x 9 inches, frame is 13 x 15 1/8 inches.

Large 19th century Tibetan Thangka of white tara seated in mudras surrounded by Bodhisattvas and Buddhas.

A 19th century Tibetan Thangka painting depicting the bodhisattva Manjusri, associated with transcendent wisdom, with a 20th century silk brocade mount, mounted on a linen-backed frame.

In this stunningly detailed Tibetan thangka painting, we see the Buddha at rest, having left his life on earth to achieve enlightenment.

An antique Thangka offers hand painted scene including Hindu Shiva deity, landscape, figures and structures, 19th century.

Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up when not on display.

Today printed reproductions at poster size of painted thangka are commonly used for devotional as well as decorative purposes.

An antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka screen on paper with hand painted elements, 19th century.

Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up with elaborated compositions including many very small figures.

Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up with elaborated compositions including many very small figures.

Often commissioned by donors as an offering to the monastery, these trunks were intricately decorated by traditional thangka painters using vibrant pigments and gilt embellishment.

Instead of vomiting out a stream of gems, they each grasp an enigmatic object - perhaps a jewel offering of some sort - in their outstretched and very effectively toothed mouths. ...

Tibetan thangka on paper over canvas. beautiful colors and magnfically detailed.

An antique Tibetan Gelug school thangka of large proportions. frame: 64 by 70 ½ inches

An antique Tibetan Gelug school thangka of large proportions. frame: 59 by 81 inches

Thangkas are devotional paintings used by Buddhists in their homes, monasteries, or temples.

Thangkas are devotional paintings displayed by Buddhists in their homes, monasteries, and temples.

Antique Tibetan Thangka. From a large American collection, this piece has very good age and is an unusual subject.

Supremely beautiful antique Mongolian Thangka. Framed to a high standard with museum glass and hand wrapped silk matting.

A stunning Sino-Tibetan Thangka circa 19th century, beautifully presented in wood frame with fabric border, back and front curtain covering.

A wonderful Sino-Tibetan painted thangka depicts Je Tsongkhapa, a revered lama and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism who is also known as "the man from Onion Valley" and by his ordained na...

A fine Tibetan Thanka depicting Budhha and other deities early to mid 19th century, painted on silk and framed under glass.

A stunning antique Tibetan Thangka with an embroidered border, circa mid to late 19th Century.

An incredible and rare 16th century (Ming Dynasty) Tibetan Thangka depicting the Medicine Buddha seated on a lotus throne with an alms bowl in one hand, and his other hand with outst...

The piece is newly bordered in rich Chinese silks edges in three strong colors setting the piece of nicely and making a strong impression. The Thangka is framed overall in a gilded s...

Beautiful antique Thangka painting with seated Tara. In great condition for its age and has been professionally framed.

Historically in Buddhist Tibet, patrons and monks commissioned thangka art, or sacred painting, to focus their meditations and prayers.

The thangka is a representation of Je Tsongkhapa, a very revered Tibetan scholar.

Arya Tara Thangka is beautifully handpainted in Nepal. Green Tara is the most popular form of the Taras, also known as Arya Tara or Vasya Tara.

A superbly crafted and rather rare thangka that depicts white Tara, a deity in Tantric Buddhism in Himalaya region who was born out of a tear from the Goddess of Compassion.

A Tibetan Thangka Depicting The Bhavacakra Early 20th century, Color on cloth.

Various enlightened lamas and their disciples inhabit the corners of the thangka. The back of the thangka plain. The thangka unmounted.

Antique Tibetan thangka hand-painted on cloth with Guan Yin, bodhisattvas, deities, and the red Dakini Kurukulla all atop lotuses amongst clouds, housed in a giltwood frame.

Most often the subjects are religious and represent characters, stories of the Buddhist and Sino-Tibetan culture. The thangkas are most often used for mediation and are didactic work...

A painting of Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo Tibet, 18th century. The blue skinned goddess seated on her mule, holding a skull cup and an incense stick aloft, wearing various skull garland...

Thangka Paintings are painted or embroidered with the Buddhist banner.

Set of twenty three antique Tibetan or Mongolian miniature thangkas. Each displays a different auspicious symbol.

The Blue Beryl is an illustrated work and set of 79 accompanying thangka paintings depicting the teachings of the Four Medical Tantras.

Beautiful and peaceful, This authentic Tibetan Thangka finely painted with colored inks on silk.

A Thangka of Shakyamuni Buddha and His Life Stories, Tibet, early 20th century.

An extraordinary 19th-century Tibetan monastery door panel, dating to circa 1890, originally used as a chamber door for monks. This unique piece is a vibrant expression of Himalayan ...

A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large ...

Size: 18 1/2in H x 28in W x 28in"D Door opening: 9in H x 23in W Origin: Lhasa, Tibet Circa: 1900-1940 Material: Cedar wood Condition: Original finished, hand made, hand paint. N...

A fabulous quality 19th century Chinese cabinet, a cupboard each at the top and bottom with workable locks, with a single drawer in the centre, with very fine carved details on the p...

AntiqueTibetan chest, beautifully aged painted leather with original iron hardware. Chest has a spacious wooden interior, offering a large amount of storage. Outside features polychr...

A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th ...

Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...

A thangka depicting the mandala of Avalokiteshvara Tibet, Late 20th century. The central deity, flanked to each side by three Lamas, above a central mandala composed of concent...

A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...

19th century Chinese Tibetan hand painted storage cupboard with original centre opening doors. A superb characterful piece in original lacquered paint with decorative floral tribal p...

An exquisite hand painted Tibetan Thangka depicting 63 Buddhas with consorts and 5 protector Vajrabhairavas. Buddha seated dhyana asana on lotus throne at the center of the mandala i...

"Taking Tea" by Jan-Baptist Huysmans, an accomplished Orientalist painter of the 19th century, unveils a captivating world in his oil painting on panel. Born in 1826, Huysmans was re...