Mandala Thangka Painting – Nepal, ca. 1970 (Stamped)
A traditional Mandala Thangka painting from Nepal, ca. 1970, painted with mineral pigments and gold on cotton, and mounted in its original silk brocade. Size: H 39 × W 30 cm. Includes official Nepalese wax seal dated 2035 Bikram Sambat.
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Mandala Thangka Painting – Nepal, ca. 1970 (Stamped)
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Mandala Thangka Painting – Nepal, ca. 1970 (Bikram Sambat 2035)
This authentic Mandala Thangka originates from the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal and dates to around 1970, corresponding with the year 2035 in the Nepalese Bikram Sambat calendar. Painted on cotton with mineral pigments and gold highlights, it is mounted in its traditional silk brocade.
Measuring 39 × 30 cm, the composition features Buddha Shakyamuni seated within a mandala palace, surrounded by concentric lotus circles, four gates, and protective deities. Wrathful guardians appear in the lower section, while celestial Buddhas and attendants occupy the upper register.
Technical Details
- Material: Mineral pigments and gold on cotton
- Size: Height 39 cm × Width 30 cm
- Mount: Traditional silk brocade
- Origin: Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
- Date: ca. 1970 (Bikram Sambat 2035)
- Seal: Original Nepalese wax seal “श्री गोरखाली” confirming official export registration
The thangka retains its natural patina and age-related creasing, with minor wear to pigments and brocade, consistent with devotional use. The official seal enhances its provenance and collectible value.
A fine example of 20th-century Nepalese Vajrayana art, suitable for collectors, galleries, or practitioners seeking an authentic meditation support.
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