Description: A Very Unusual Tibetan Thangka plaque painted on buffalo horn depicting the Tantric Buddhist deity Samantabhadra with his female aspect in father- mother union or “Yab-Yum”. The Bodhisattva Samantabhadra is the embodiment of benevolence. He is shown in union with his own female aspect. This represents the union of wisdom (female) with compassion (male).Samantabhadra’s hands are in the dhyana mudra, or the hand gesture of meditation. Two Bodhisattvas are depicted at the top of the plaque bestowing blessings. In the center top is the Buddha Amitabha. He is the Buddha of infinite light. Beneath Samantabhadra is probably a Dharmapala, a fierce deity that protects the Buddha’s teachings or Buddha Dharma. His hands are in the Dharmachakra, or turning the wheel of the Dharma mudra. Likewise this Dharmapala has Bodhisattvas on either side. The work is in excellent condition. - please see my other horn painting The painting measures 5 1/2” X 3 1/2”. The last photos listed are illustrations of the deities as shown & described in: Rhie, Marylin M. & Robert A. F. Thurman. “ Wisdom and Compassion : The Sacred Art of Tibet.” Expanded edition. Tibet House & Harry N. Abram’s, 1991, 1996. pp. 198 & 430.
Price: 260 USD
Location: Monterey, California
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Shipping Cost: 18 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Horn
Type: Painting & Scroll
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Tibet
Age: 1900-1940
Maker: Unknown
