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Tibetan Thangka of Sakyamuni with Silk Brocade, C. 1880
Tibetan Thangka of Sakyamuni with Silk Brocade, C. 1880

Tibetan Thangka of Sakyamuni with Silk Brocade, C. 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

Historically in Buddhist Tibet, patrons and monks commissioned thangka art, or sacred painting, to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

characteristic of Tibetan Thangka art, which is used for meditation and religious instruction. The Thangka is

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Paint

Thangka Green Tara Tibetan Art
Thangka Green Tara Tibetan Art

Thangka Green Tara Tibetan Art

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful thangka depicting Green Tara, the revered Tibetan Goddess of Great Compassion. Her

Category

2010s Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Thangka Worldly Protector Tibetan Art
Thangka Worldly Protector Tibetan Art

Thangka Worldly Protector Tibetan Art

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful Tibetan thangka depicting the Worldly Protector, a powerful guardian deity. Riding a

Category

2010s Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Antique Tibetan Thangka
Antique Tibetan Thangka

Antique Tibetan Thangka

$950Sale Price|26% Off

Antique Tibetan Thangka

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique Tibetan Thangka painted with horse rider in Mountain View Outside brown fabric with

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

18th Century Tibetan Thangka, Finely Painted Deity, Museum Framed Art
18th Century Tibetan Thangka, Finely Painted Deity, Museum Framed Art

18th Century Tibetan Thangka, Finely Painted Deity, Museum Framed Art

Located in Ukiah, CA

This exceptional Tibetan thangka depicts a fierce protective deity rendered with extraordinary

Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Chenrezig Silk Thangka, 20th Century
Chenrezig Silk Thangka, 20th Century

Chenrezig Silk Thangka, 20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A silk painted Tibetan thangka depicting Chenrezig, early 20th century. sight of painting: 19 by

Category

20th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Framed Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting
Framed Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting

Framed Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting

Located in Miami, FL

Offered is a vibrant and intricate Tibetan Buddhist "thangka" (also known as "tangka", "thanka", or

Category

Vintage 1960s Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Linen, Paint

Vintage Tibetan Thangka Goddess Dakinis
Vintage Tibetan Thangka Goddess Dakinis

Vintage Tibetan Thangka Goddess Dakinis

Located in Somis, CA

A rare offering. This amazing vintage hand painted Thangka depicts the Tibetan female celestial

Category

20th Century Bhutanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Canvas

Antique Tibetan Thangka of a Deity
Antique Tibetan Thangka of a Deity

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric

Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana, c. 1850
Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana, c. 1850

Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Paint

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi
19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Thangka Gold White Tara
Hand Painted Thangka Gold White Tara

Hand Painted Thangka Gold White Tara

Located in Somis, CA

An exquisitely hand painted Tibetan Thangka by one of our master artists in Nepal featuring the

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint

Superb 19thC Mongolian Thangka with 5 Dakinis, 10729
Superb 19thC Mongolian Thangka with 5 Dakinis, 10729

Superb 19thC Mongolian Thangka with 5 Dakinis, 10729

Located in Ukiah, CA

Superb 19th Century Mongolian Thangka of the Five Dakinis A powerful and beautifully rendered 19th

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Antique 19th Century Mongolian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Tibetan Thangka of Celebration Hand Painted Gilded
Tibetan Thangka of Celebration Hand Painted Gilded

Tibetan Thangka of Celebration Hand Painted Gilded

Located in Somis, CA

An exquisite hand painted Tibetan Thangka depicting 63 Buddhas with consorts and 5 protector

Category

2010s Nepalese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tibetan Painting Thangka Wealth God Jambhala Hand Painted
Tibetan Painting Thangka Wealth God Jambhala Hand Painted

Tibetan Painting Thangka Wealth God Jambhala Hand Painted

Located in Somis, CA

A finely painted Tibetan Thangka featuring the five wealth gods Jambhala. In the center the most

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint

Tibetan Thangka of Amitabha Buddha Hand Painted Gilded
Tibetan Thangka of Amitabha Buddha Hand Painted Gilded

Tibetan Thangka of Amitabha Buddha Hand Painted Gilded

Located in Somis, CA

One of our finest hand painted Tibetan Thangkas from Nepal. This extraordinary Thangka depicts 108

Category

2010s Nepalese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Tibetan Thangka Painting with Figures, Red Ground, Signed 19thC
Antique Tibetan Thangka Painting with Figures, Red Ground, Signed 19thC

Antique Tibetan Thangka Painting with Figures, Red Ground, Signed 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Tibetan Red Ground Thangka Painting Signed 19thC Measures - 23" x 14 1/2" x 1/16" A 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Textiles

Materials

Textile

Thangka Tibetan Painting Green Tara Hand Painted Gilt
Thangka Tibetan Painting Green Tara Hand Painted Gilt

Thangka Tibetan Painting Green Tara Hand Painted Gilt

Located in Somis, CA

An exceptional, most unique, extra long hand painted Tibetan Thangka featuring the beloved Green

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Paint, Wood, Paper

Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort
Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort

Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Tibetan Thangka with polychrome pigments on cloth, circa mid to late 19th century. It

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Textile

19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Buddhist Thangka
19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Buddhist Thangka

19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Buddhist Thangka

Located in Pomona, CA

Very beautiful and colorful Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka. It is all hand painted with Tibetan

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

THANGKA OF WHITE TARA  First half of 20th Century
THANGKA OF WHITE TARA  First half of 20th Century

THANGKA OF WHITE TARA First half of 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A THANGKA OF WHITE TARA First half of 20th century. Opaque pigments and gold on cloth. Image: 9

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric

Thangka Kurukulla Red Tara of Love Hand Painted Gilded
Thangka Kurukulla Red Tara of Love Hand Painted Gilded

Thangka Kurukulla Red Tara of Love Hand Painted Gilded

Located in Somis, CA

A sublime, rare Thangka of Goddess Kurukulla, the Red Tara, finely portraited by a master artist in

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint

Hand Painted Tibetan Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni White Gold
Hand Painted Tibetan Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni White Gold

Hand Painted Tibetan Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni White Gold

Located in Somis, CA

An exquisitely hand painted Tibetan Thangka by one of our master artists in Nepal featuring Buddha

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint

Thangka Green Tara w Mantra Hand Painted Tibetan Painting
Thangka Green Tara w Mantra Hand Painted Tibetan Painting

Thangka Green Tara w Mantra Hand Painted Tibetan Painting

Located in Somis, CA

A finely gilded, hand painted Tibetan Thangka depicting the beloved Green Tara. Seated lalita asana

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

, common in Tibetan Buddhist art. The Thangka is bordered with vibrant orange and black fabric, enhancing

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Paint

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920 Measures- 37''H x 31''W x

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Paint

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920 Measures- 33.25''H x 25''W

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Paint

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920 Measures- 36''H x 30.75''W

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Paint

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920 Measures- 38''H x 34''W x

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Paint

Museum-Quality 18th Century Tibetan Lineage Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni
Museum-Quality 18th Century Tibetan Lineage Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni

Museum-Quality 18th Century Tibetan Lineage Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni

Located in TORQUAY, AU

From a private collection, this is a Tibetan Thangka of exceptional quality and profound spiritual

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Hardwood

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920 Measures- 30.5''H x 22.25

Category

20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Paint

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920 Measures- 39''H x 34''W x

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Paint

Tibetan Painting Thangka White Tara Mantra Eight Treasures Hand Painted
Tibetan Painting Thangka White Tara Mantra Eight Treasures Hand Painted

Tibetan Painting Thangka White Tara Mantra Eight Treasures Hand Painted

Located in Somis, CA

The kindest face and most assuring smile. A finely painted Thangka by one of our master artists in

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint

Vintage Tibetan Buddha Thangka Painting Swans Flowers Figures Faux Bamboo Frame
Vintage Tibetan Buddha Thangka Painting Swans Flowers Figures Faux Bamboo Frame

Vintage Tibetan Buddha Thangka Painting Swans Flowers Figures Faux Bamboo Frame

Located in Dayton, OH

Hand Painted Tibetan Thangka from the last half of the 20th century. Features a central buddha

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Late 20th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Paint, Paper

MōDALA Thangka by Chaccra, Pure Tibetan Wool, Modern Handcrafted Modular Rug
MōDALA Thangka by Chaccra, Pure Tibetan Wool, Modern Handcrafted Modular Rug

MōDALA Thangka by Chaccra, Pure Tibetan Wool, Modern Handcrafted Modular Rug

Located in Hong Kong, HK

. MoDALA Thangka is inspired by Buddhist iconography and is eponymous of Thangka art known as ‘roadmaps to

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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Thangka, Hand-Painted Tanka, Dorje Drolo
Tibetan Thangka, Hand-Painted Tanka, Dorje Drolo

Tibetan Thangka, Hand-Painted Tanka, Dorje Drolo

Located in SOMIS, CA

Splendid Thangka is painstakingly hand-painted on linen by Tibetan artists. It depicts the

Category

20th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Fabric, Linen

18th Century Tibetan White Tara Painted Thangka

18th Century Tibetan White Tara Painted Thangka

Located in Paris, FR

The white tara seated in vajrasana on a blossoming lotus flower, dressed in a Fine blue and red dhoti enhanced with golden patterns, adorned with jewels and floating scarves, crowned...

Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Rare 19th Century Tibetan "Thangka of Yama" or "Lord of Death"
Rare 19th Century Tibetan "Thangka of Yama" or "Lord of Death"

Rare 19th Century Tibetan "Thangka of Yama" or "Lord of Death"

Located in Hudson, NY

This rare 19th Century Tibetan Thangka depicts Yama the Lord of Death. Polychrome on cotton

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton

Tibetan Thangka, "Five Manjusris", 20th Century
Tibetan Thangka, "Five Manjusris", 20th Century

Tibetan Thangka, "Five Manjusris", 20th Century

Located in Vigevano, IT

The art of painting Thangka is one of the most difficult to learn. These characteristic vertical

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Vintage 1960s Asian Tibetan Paintings

Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi, Late 19th Century
Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi, Late 19th Century

Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Fabric

Thangka Painting
Thangka Painting

Thangka Painting

Sold|$3,680

Thangka Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

Tibetan thangka painting depicts the Buddha of Compassion, surrounded by goddesses and attendants. Often

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Tibetan Textiles

Thangka Depicting the Amitabha
Thangka Depicting the Amitabha

Thangka Depicting the Amitabha

Located in Chicago, IL

This Tibetan thangka, or sacred painting, is over 300 years old. The rich red, green, and blue hues

Category

Antique 17th Century Tibetan Textiles

Tibetan Thangka Depicting Shakyamuni
Tibetan Thangka Depicting Shakyamuni

Tibetan Thangka Depicting Shakyamuni

Located in Chicago, IL

thangka painting. At this centre is the figure of an important multi-armed deity called Shakyamuni seated

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Framed Tibetan Thangka Vaisravana Jambhala
Framed Tibetan Thangka Vaisravana Jambhala

Framed Tibetan Thangka Vaisravana Jambhala

Located in Atlanta, GA

Framed Tibetan painted thangka likely dated to 19th century. The piece depicts a central Lokapala

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka
Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka

Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka

Located in Chicago, IL

Tibetan Thangka depicting a central Buddha figure before a mandala on a lotus plinth embracing the

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka in frame
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka in frame

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka in frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Textiles

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Amitayus
19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Amitayus

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Amitayus

Located in Chicago, IL

this Buddha would prolong their lives. In this beautifully detailed Tibetan Thangka, the central figure

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Paint

"Tree or Treatment" Tibetan Healing Thangka
"Tree or Treatment" Tibetan Healing Thangka

"Tree or Treatment" Tibetan Healing Thangka

Located in Chicago, IL

An example of Tibetan medical knowledge, this beautifully painted 20th century thangka, a Tibetan

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Tibetan Thangka Manjushree on Linen
Vintage Tibetan Thangka Manjushree on Linen

Vintage Tibetan Thangka Manjushree on Linen

Located in Somis, CA

An one of a kind Thangka depicting the mighty Tibetan Manjushree, God of Divine Wisdom. Seated

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20th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Linen

Early 19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chakrasamvara
Early 19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chakrasamvara

Early 19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Chakrasamvara

Located in Chicago, IL

thangka painting. At this centre is the figure of an important multi-armed deity called Chakrasamvara

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Paint

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Thangka Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of thangka art on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, paint and brocade, every piece of thangka art was constructed with great care. Find 71 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of thangka art now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of thangka art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Thangka Art?

The average selling price for a piece of thangka art at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Paintings-screens for You

Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.

The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.

The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.

In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.

Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.

Questions About Thangka Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thangka art is a painting produced on cotton or silk by Buddhists for religious rites, rituals and devotions. Typically, the wall hangings depict mandalas, deities or scenes from Buddhist teachings. You can find a variety of thangka art on 1stDibs.