Lot 45
"A Thangka (also called Tangka, Thanka, Tanka, or Tibetan scroll painting) is a classical and stylised form of Nepalese and Tibetan painting consisting of a painted picture panel surrounded by a textile mantle that is supported by scroll sticks and overlain with a silk cover."(Kashgar).
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Dimensions:
- 135 x 90.5cms Exhibited:
- 1872 Literature:
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- Decor & Accessories Circa:
- Textiles, Tapestries Notes:
- It is interesting how the great cultures and religions of the world intersect with their mythology and parables. The perimeter of the wheel in this painting is inhabited with half human - half animal creatures reminiscent of the centaurs and minotaurs of the Ancient Greeks. The plenitude of creatures is a subtle nod to the legend of Noahs Ark in the Old Testament while the erotic couplings above and below the wheel suggest a connection to the Kama Sutra of Indias Hinduism. There is certainly plenty going on in the wall-hanging to potentially intrigue the casual visitor to your home and kick off an interesting dinner conversation.
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