{"title":"Tibetan Buddha Statues","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTibetan Buddha statues represent one of the great sculptural traditions of Himalayan Buddhist art. Finely cast bronze, elaborate gilding and precise sacred iconography distinguish these works. Explore antique and older Tibetan Buddhas created for monasteries, temples and personal devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sino-tibetaanse-bronzen-boeddha-china-met-tibetaanse-invloed-18e-19e-eeuw","title":"Sino-Tibetan Bronze Buddha – China with Tibetan Influence, 18th–19th century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEstimated value: €1,200 – €1,800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis authentic Sino-Tibetan bronze Buddha was crafted in China with clear Tibetan and Himalayan influences and dates from the 18th–19th century. The statue is traditionally hollow-cast using the lost-wax technique and displays a natural, evenly developed patina consistent with long-term aging. The Buddha is depicted seated in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of Touching the Earth, an iconographic motif symbolizing enlightenment and spiritual victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe face is elongated and serenely modeled, with heavy eyelids, a clearly elaborated urna, and a compact curl structure in the hair, characteristics that fit within the Sino-Tibetan Buddhist statue tradition. The engraved robe and the regular lotus base indicate workshop production within the Himalayan cultural sphere, where Chinese, Tibetan, and Nepalese influences converge. The open base with original core remnants confirms the traditional construction and rules out modern fabrication. An authentic ancient religious statue, suitable for collectors of Buddhist art from the Sino-Tibetan world.","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56360815427915,"sku":null,"price":870.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/sino-tibetaanse-bronzen-boeddha-zittend-18e-19e-eeuw.jpg?v=1769075266"},{"product_id":"tibetaans-bronzen-medicijn-boeddha-bhaisajyaguru","title":"Tibetan bronze Medicine Buddha Bhaisajyaguru","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €1,000 – €1,400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bronze statue depicts Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha, recognizable by the bowl in the left hand which symbolizes healing and protection. The posture and serene expression are typical of Tibetan temple statues used within ritual and devotional contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue is cast in bronze and features a painted or gilded face, a characteristic common in Tibetan and Sino-Tibetan work. The base is closed with a copper plate featuring an embossed floral motif, indicating traditional craftsmanship and temple use. The surface shows a natural patina and light wear consistent with age.\n\nBased on style, technique, and finish, the statue can be placed in Tibet or the Sino-Tibetan region and dated to the 18th century.\n\nDimensions: approx. 20.4 × 13.6 cm  \u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 1.1 kg","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369724588363,"sku":"022","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/tibetaans-medicijn-boeddha-bhaisajyaguru-brons-18e-eeuw.jpg?v=1769167112"},{"product_id":"zittende-avalokiteshvara-in-lotuspositie-tibetaans-brons","title":"Seated Avalokiteshvara in Lotus Position – Tibetan Bronze","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstimated value: €1,200 – €1,800\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis seated Avalokiteshvara is crafted in bronze and originates from the Tibetan Himalayan tradition. The bodhisattva is depicted in a serene lotus position on a richly modeled lotus base, with an openwork halo behind the head. The crown, jewelry, and elegant body shape are characteristic of Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of compassion within Mahayana Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe statue displays a natural, dark patinated skin with traces of age and ritual use. The finish and proportions suggest a religious object intended for devotion, not decoration. The combination of lotus seat, halo, and iconography clearly places this image within the Tibetan or Nepalese Buddhist tradition, presumably from the 18th or 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA powerful and restrained altar image with a clear spiritual aura, suitable for both collectors and practitioners.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eH 34.5 x W 16.8\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369965236555,"sku":"028","price":780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/avalokiteshvara-tibetaans-bronzen-beeld.jpg?v=1769170819"},{"product_id":"antiek-tibetaans-boeddhabeeld-vitarka-mudra","title":"Antique Tibetan Buddha Statue – Vitarka Mudra","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €420 – €650. Antique Tibetan Buddha statue of the Buddha in Vitarka mudra, the gesture of teaching and the transmission of knowledge. The figure is depicted seated on a lotus base, with the right hand in Vitarka mudra and the left hand resting in the lap. The statue is crafted in bronze and traditionally hollow-cast, with an open base. Clear remnants of original fire gilding are visible on the robe, combined with a deep, natural patina on the face and torso. The richly engraved robe with floral motifs suggests Tibet or the Himalayan region. Dating: 19th century. Dimensions approx. H 15.7 cm x W 11.2 cm, weight approx. 1 kg. This is a religious statue with devotional and art-historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56386230878539,"sku":"043","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-tibetaans-boeddhabeeld-vitarka-mudra-brons.jpg?v=1769419821"},{"product_id":"vuurverguld-bronzen-avalokiteshvara-tibet-18e-19e-eeuw","title":"Fire-gilded bronze Avalokiteshvara – Tibet, 18th–19th century","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €1,200 – €1,800. Fire-gilded bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara from Tibet, dating from the 18th–19th century. The bodhisattva is depicted standing on a lotus base and features multiple arms, with the central hands in añjali mudra, the prayer posture symbolizing compassion and devotion. The stacked crown structure with small figures and the slender body shape are characteristic of Tibetan-Himalayan traditions with Newar influences. The statue is hollow-cast and shows clear remnants of original fire gilding on the inside, indicating traditional mercury gilding. The surface displays natural wear and patina consistent with age and ritual use, without traces of modern restoration. Dimensions approx. H 30 x W 14 cm, weight approx. 1.4 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56386723021131,"sku":"504","price":920.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/vuurverguld-bronzen-avalokiteshvara-tibet-18e-19e-eeuw.jpg?v=1769426454"},{"product_id":"staande-tara-vuurverguld-bronzen-beeld-tibet-of-nepal-ca-18e-19e-eeuw","title":"Standing Tara – fire-gilded bronze statue, Tibet or Nepal, ca. 18th–19th century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEstimated market value € 800 – €1,600.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStanding Tara, fire-gilded bronze statue from Tibet or Nepal, ca. 18th–19th century. The statue depicts Tara standing on a lotus base with an open halo, executed in traditional hollow-cast bronze with remnants of original fire-gilding. The natural wear, warm gold tones, and recessed oxidation zones confirm authentic, pre-industrial manufacture. Compact size with a distinct religious appearance, intended for a home altar or temple context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: H 22.5 cm x W 13 cm. Weight: 1.9 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56387141894475,"sku":"056","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/staande-tara-vuurverguld-brons-tibet-18e-eeuw.jpg?v=1769428695"},{"product_id":"avalokiteshvara-antiek-uit-tibet","title":"Avalokiteshvara antiques from Tibet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the kind of statue where you immediately feel it is not modern junk. A standing Avalokiteshvara, powerful and elegant, with that typical Tibetan posture and aura. The bronze has a deep, weathered patina, and clear remnants of old gilding are visible in several places. That gold is not glued *on* the surface but truly emerges from the metal, exactly what you expect from an older statue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll in all, this points to an older statue, most likely from the late 19th to early 20th century. The interior and wear support the idea that it is well over 100 years old. Not a museum-level masterpiece, but certainly a serious, authentic collector's item with presence.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eH 25 x W 8.5  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56415585337675,"sku":"102","price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/tibetan-avalokiteshvara-bronze-standing-statue-full-figure.jpg?v=1769692524"},{"product_id":"antiek-chinees-tibetaans-bronzen-boeddhabeeld-in-abhaya-mudra-lot-124","title":"Antique Chinese Tibetan bronze Buddha statue in Abhaya mudra lot 124","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €450 – €650. This antique bronze Buddha statue depicts the Buddha in the Abhaya mudra, the gesture of protection, reassurance, and inner strength. The statue is hollow-cast from thin-walled bronze and features remnants of old fire gilding combined with layers of red pigment or lacquer, a traditional finish common among Chinese Buddhist and Sino-Buddhist statues from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The underside has been manually opened and shows clear signs of prolonged natural aging, including irregular raised edges, multilayer oxidation, and mineral deposits. Microscopic examination reveals no signs of modern machining; the hole is old and consistent with historical use. The patina has developed naturally and aligns technically and visually with the rest of the object. With its compact size, this type of statue was suitable for home altars or personal devotion and constitutes an authentic example of Asian Buddhist bronze art from around 1900, preserved in its original, untouched state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 17.5 x W 11.5 and 700 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56447394873675,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-bronzen-boeddhabeeld-abhaya-mudra-ca-1900-sku-124.jpg?v=1770049552"},{"product_id":"lot-122-tibetaans-bronzen-boeddha-fragmentair-ritueel-beeld-met-gebruikssporen","title":"LOT 122 – Tibetan bronze Buddha, fragmentary ritual statue with signs of use","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €3,000 – €5,000. This Tibetan bronze Buddha statue is a ritual object that derives its meaning from use, time, and history, rather than from aesthetic perfection. The statue is cast in bronze and placed on a lotus throne, where clear traces of age and use are visible. A missing hand and damage to the lotus are old fractures with rounded, co-patinated edges, indicating damage that did not occur recently but has become part of the aging process. The surface displays a deep, dry patina profile with multilayer oxidation and mineral deposits, consistent with prolonged exposure and ritual use. The open underside reveals a rough sand casting structure without signs of modern restoration or interventions. In a Tibetan context, such damage is often associated with periods of displacement, temple decay, or iconoclasm, without a specific historical event being attributable to this object. It is precisely these traces that make the statue a document of religious practice and historical rupture, placing it closer to a museum study object than to a decorative artwork. The image thus represents an authentic fragment of Tibetan Buddhist heritage, in which use, loss, and survival visibly come together.","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56447759286603,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/tibetaans-bronzen-boeddhabeeld-ritueel-lot-122.jpg?v=1770054721"},{"product_id":"antiek-tibetaans-tara-beeld-in-vuurverguld-brons-lot-463","title":"Antique Tibetan Tara statue in fire-gilded bronze – lot 463","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Tibetan Tara statue is a powerful example of Vajrayana art, crafted for use within a monastic context. The statue is large, heavy, and solid, cast in bronze, and was originally partially fire-gilded. Remnants of this fire-gilded gold are still visible in protected zones, while the warm reddish-brown tones on the body were created by centuries of ritual use, touch, incense smoke, and natural oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTara is depicted in a posture that combines tranquility and readiness: not withdrawn into meditation, but ready to act. This reflects her role as the embodiment of active compassion and protection within Tibetan Buddhism. The crown, jewelry, and lotus base confirm her status as a bodhisattva, an enlightened being who remains consciously in the world to help others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManually scratched ritual markings are visible on the surface, including rosette and lotus-shaped patterns crossed by clear lines. These are not decoration, but marks of consecration and sealing applied after casting to ritually activate and protect the statue. The fact that these markings have fully oxidized along with the surface confirms their age and long-standing religious function.\n\nThe openwork lotus structure on the back of the base is a deliberate symbolic element and not a technical opening. It represents openness, flow, and spiritual presence, a characteristic found especially in older Tibetan statues that were actually used in religious practice.\n\nDimensions: height approx. 80 cm, width approx. 50 cm\nWeight: approx. 24.2 kg\n\nThis is not a decorative object, but an authentic ritual statue with depth, history, and spiritual presence, intended to function within Buddhist practice.","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56488590344523,"sku":"463","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/tibetaans-tara-vuurverguld-brons-lot-463-01.jpg?v=1770654996"},{"product_id":"tibetaanse-vuurvergulde-bronzen-boeddha-18e-vroege-19e-eeuw-lot-424","title":"Tibetan Fire-Gilded Bronze Buddha – 18th–Early 19th Century – Lot 424","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €2,800 – €3,800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tibetan fire-gilded bronze Buddha from the late 18th to early 19th century instantly brings peace and strength to an interior. The warm gold tone, natural patina, and traditional manual casting give the statue an authentic appearance that is unique to antique objects. Remnants of the original fire gilding are still visible, adding extra depth and character to the statue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its serene sitting posture and classic lotus base, this statue forms a strong visual anchor in both modern and classic spaces. It is an authentic Himalayan piece with clear signs of age and a solid presence, suitable as a centerpiece on a sideboard or in a quiet living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: fire-gilded bronze\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Tibet \/ West Tibetan tradition\u003cbr\u003eDating: late 18th – early 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eH 35.5 x W 24 and 4kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56529301471563,"sku":"424","price":1790.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/tibetaanse-vuurvergulde-bronzen-boeddha-antiek-lot-424.jpg?v=1771246286"},{"product_id":"antiek-bronzen-tibetaanse-lama-op-lotusbasis-lot-466","title":"Antique bronze Tibetan lama on lotus base – lot 466","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique bronze statue depicts a Tibetan lama or spiritual master seated on a classic lotus base in a calm, contemplative posture. The serene facial expression, the monastic robe, and the subtle hand position allude to the tradition of Buddhist teachers and meditation masters, where wisdom and the transmission of knowledge take center stage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue is heavily constructed and exudes clear quality, featuring a natural dark patina that has built up over the years. The refined engravings in the robe and the traditional finish of the base showcase artisanal craftsmanship and give the object an authentic appearance. Due to its monumental presence and tranquil energy, this is a piece that immediately attracts attention, whether in a collection or an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard Buddha statues, lama figures are less frequently found on the market, making this object particularly interesting for lovers of Himalayan art and spiritual objects with character. The combination of size, weight, and appearance makes it a powerful and special collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 38 cm × W 28.5 cm — Weight: 8.1 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56534441689419,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-tibetaanse-lama-brons-lotusbasis.jpg?v=1771316261"},{"product_id":"antiek-tibetaans-bronzen-manjushri-beeld-met-restvergulding-lot-170","title":"Antique Tibetan bronze Manjushri statue with residual gilding lot 170","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Tibetan bronze statue depicts Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom and insight. He is shown holding the flaming sword that cuts through ignorance and the Book of Wisdom, symbols within Buddhism that represent clarity, knowledge, and spiritual power. The serene posture and refined details give the statue a strong, contemplative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue is traditionally crafted using the lost-wax technique and shows clear traces of original gilding in protected areas. Natural wear, subtle oxidation, and hand-engraved decorations support its historical age and artisanal character. The interior reveals an old casting structure consistent with pre-industrial Himalayan workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the combination of iconography, size, and authentic aging, this is a remarkable object that is strongly present both spiritually and visually. Manjushri statues of this quality and appearance are offered less frequently and are prized by collectors seeking genuine Himalayan art with character and depth.\n\nDimensions: H 32 cm × W 23 cm — Weight: approx. 4 kg.","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56535400513867,"sku":"170","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-tibetaans-manjushri-beeld-brons.jpg?v=1771324720"},{"product_id":"antieke-himalaya-bronzen-boeddha-ca-500-jaar-oud-west-tibetaanse-mustang-traditie","title":"Antique Himalayan Bronze Buddha – approx. 500 years old – West Tibetan \/ Mustang tradition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis impressive bronze Buddha from the Himalayan region immediately radiates tranquility, strength, and authenticity. The statue is clearly not a decorative object, but an ancient temple piece that has been used, touched, and revered over time. It is precisely these signs of use that give the statue its unique appearance and make it particularly attractive to lovers of genuine, lived-in objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this statue is the exceptionally well-preserved combination of features that together form convincing evidence of age and originality. The interior displays a rough, traditional casting structure with clear oxidation, mineral deposits, and natural aging—exactly what is expected with pre-industrial bronze casting. Furthermore, under light, a subtle, unevenly distributed film is visible, consistent with ancient ritual oils or signs of use, rather than modern finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the exterior, the original fire gilding is still present, but is now largely covered by a deep, layered patina. In places where the surface has been softened by touch, the gold reappears, indicating an authentic, old gilding that has integrated into the surface over time. The patina consists of multiple layers – dark brown, black, and locally green – with a natural micro-structure and without signs of modern treatment.\n\nThe throne is particularly richly decorated with panels and animal figures, which rarely remain completely intact. This makes the statue not only visually stronger but also more valuable in terms of content. The wear on these details is consistent and believable: higher parts have softened, while deeper lines are still visible and filled with old deposits.\n\nClear manual traces are also visible in the finish, such as fine cut lines around the eyes and ornaments. This so-called “cold-work” treatment is characteristic of older, artisanal production and gives the face its lively expression.\n\nBased on style, construction, and aging, this statue can be placed in the Himalayan region, within the West Tibetan \/ Mustang tradition. The combination of techniques, patina, and wear points to an age of approximately 500 years or more, with a dating that safely lies in the 16th century or earlier.\n\nThis is a piece for the serious collector: not a standard market item, but a sculpture with convincing technical evidence, strong presence, and clear historical presence. The actual value could rise to over 100k. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 52 cm x W 31.5 cm  \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 7.2 kg  \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze with remains of fire gilding  \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Himalaya (Western Tibet \/ Mustang tradition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important; color: #1a1a1a !important; padding: 30px !important; margin-top: 50px !important; border: 1px solid #b08d57 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif !important; text-align: center !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; font-size: 1rem !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\nDocumentation \u0026 Authenticity\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; color: #333 !important;\"\u003e\nThis object is subject to our strict inspection protocol, including comparative style analysis and technical analysis. Upon purchase, you will receive an official \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificaat-van-echtheid-expertise\" style=\"display: inline-block !important; padding: 12px 25px !important; background-color: #1a1a1a !important; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 1px !important; font-size: 0.85rem !important; border-radius: 2px !important;\"\u003e\nView our research methodology\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px !important; font-size: 0.8rem !important; color: #999 !important; font-style: italic !important;\"\u003e\nInsured shipping \u0026 returns via our depot in the Netherlands.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b08d57; padding: 20px; background-color: rgba(176,141,87,0.05); border-radius: 4px; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eForensic Verification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #eee; font-style: italic; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n    This object has been audited for material integrity and historical accuracy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/pages\/anatomie-boeddha-forensische-audit\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; color: #b08d57; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; transition: 0.3s;\"\u003e\n    View the complete Audit methodology\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56567225352523,"sku":"177","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/himalaya-bronzen-boeddha-verhalende-troon-patina-vergulding.jpg?v=1771499674"},{"product_id":"boeddha-begin-20e-eeuw-in-brons-sino-tibetaans-bhumisparsha-mudra-lot-476","title":"Buddha early 20th century in bronze – Sino-Tibetan – Bhumisparsha mudra – lot 476","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €800 – €900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful and authentic Buddha statue from the Sino-Tibetan tradition, crafted in bronze and depicted in the Bhumisparsha mudra – the moment when the Buddha calls upon the earth as a witness to his enlightenment. This gesture symbolizes inner strength, determination, and spiritual victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue is traditionally cast using the lost-wax technique, a traditional craft method clearly visible in the open base and the irregular internal structure. The natural patina with dark and green oxidation gives the whole a weathered appearance that only develops through age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is calm and balanced, with an understated appearance typical of Sino-Tibetan workshops from the early 20th century. No excessive decoration, but rather a pure and powerful presence, making the sculpture fit perfectly in both a modern interior and a spiritual space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an honest, good old piece with character – not mass-produced, but handmade and with visible traces of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: height 35.5 cm × width 25 cm  \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3.7 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56635956756811,"sku":"476","price":875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/sino-tibetaans-boeddha-beeld-brons-bhumisparsha-mudra-antiek.jpg?v=1772102399"},{"product_id":"himalayan-wooden-mask-tibetan-style-folk-art","title":"Himalayan Wooden Mask Wall Decoration – Tibetan Style Folk Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mask has a powerful, calm appearance that stands out immediately. No busy details, but rather a simple shape that ensures a strong presence in any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural aging of the wood gives the piece character. You can see a dry patina, light wear, and small traces of use that make it feel like this object has a past. This makes it not a standard decoration, but a unique piece with genuine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for an interior where you want to add warmth, tranquility, and authenticity without it becoming too heavy or overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 35 x 18 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1.3 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56646432096587,"sku":"478","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/himalayan-wooden-mask-tibetan-style-folk-art.jpg?v=1772196958"},{"product_id":"antiek-bronzen-boeddhabeeld-sino-tibetaans-lotus-troon-beeld","title":"Antique Bronze Buddha Statue Sino-Tibetan Lotus Throne Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bronze Buddha statue depicts a serene seated Buddha on a classic double lotus throne, a powerful symbol of purity and spiritual enlightenment within the Buddhist tradition. The statue is cast using the traditional lost-wax technique and features a warm, natural patina that enhances the character and appearance of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha sits in a tranquil meditation posture with a calm and harmonious facial expression. The long earlobes, the subtly shaped face, and the refined folds of the robe reflect the traditional Sino-Tibetan style. The folds of the robe flow elegantly over the shoulder and back, showcasing the maker's manual craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his left hand, the Buddha holds a small lotus-shaped ritual vessel, while his right hand points downwards in a symbolic gesture referring to enlightenment and spiritual awakening. The broad lotus base with rounded lotus leaves gives the statue a stable and balanced foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its size, this statue is very suitable for a meditation spot, a personal altar, or as a special spiritual object in an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 19.5 x 15.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56771300589899,"sku":"498","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-bronzen-boeddha-sino-tibetaans-lotus-troon-beeld.jpg?v=1773232637"},{"product_id":"bronzen-beeld-avalokiteshvara-sino-tibetaans-verguld","title":"Beautiful Avalokiteshvara – Sino-Tibetan style – 2nd half of the 20th century","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eAvalokiteshvara – Sino-Tibetan Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eAn impressive and detailed bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion. Crafted in the classical tradition, sitting in the elegant Lalitasana pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 30%;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2nd half 20th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBronze alloy with high-quality gold-plated finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTaiwan Collection (Crane Bird Nexus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026amp; Condition\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAlthough this statue has a beautiful antique appearance with carefully applied signs of use, we date this object to the \u003cstrong\u003esecond half of the 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a very high-quality reproduction of an 18th-century model. The manual finish, the remnants of pigment, and the sealed base plate (Vishwa Vajra) attest to craftsmanship at a level rarely seen in modern replicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAvalokiteshvara is depicted here with the Amitabha Buddha in the crown. At 1stBuddha, transparency comes first: we sell this object as a high-quality tribute to historical Buddhist art, where aesthetic quality is paramount. H 36.5 x W 24, 5.5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57045707391307,"sku":"526","price":995.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/Avalokiteshvara_Hoofdfoto.jpg?v=1776319048"},{"product_id":"verguld-bronzen-medicijn-boeddha-bhaisajyaguru-29cm","title":"Tibetan Buddha statue with medicine bowl","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nBhaisajyaguru – Medicine Buddha of Healing\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\nBring the energy of restoration and spiritual balance into your living space. A masterfully crafted bronze statue, symbolizing the ultimate healing of body and mind. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 35%;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eH 29 cm x W 21.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e3.7 kg (solid bronze alloy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eGilded with traditional pigment accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTaiwan Collection (Crane Bird Nexus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026 Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nAt \u003cstrong\u003e1stBuddha.nl\u003c\/strong\u003e, we select objects based on their aesthetic power and craftsmanship. This statue dates from the \u003cstrong\u003esecond half of the 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a high-quality artistic reproduction. The refined details in the medicine bowl, the sharp casting lines of the lotus throne, and the hand-applied patina make this a collectible object that stands up brilliantly to comparison with antique originals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eSymbolic Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThe Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru) is deeply revered in Mahayana Buddhism. The bowl he holds contains the Myrobalan fruit, a symbol of the healing of the 'three poisons': ignorance, attachment, and aversion. This image is a powerful reminder of inner peace and vitality, ideal for a meditation room or as a central focal point in a modern interior.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57046026551627,"sku":"527","price":795.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/Verguld_Bronzen_Medicijn_Boeddha.jpg?v=1776321169"},{"product_id":"antiek-tibetaans-brons-geleerde-lama-18e-eeuw-15cm","title":"Rare 18th-century Tibetan Scholar Lama – 1kg Solid Bronze – 15.5cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\n18th-century Tibetan Scholar Lama (Manjushri Emanation)\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\nAn exceptionally heavy and museum-quality bronze sculpture. Weighing exactly 1 kilogram at a height of 15.5 cm, this is a rare solid cast masterpiece from the 18th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 35%;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e18th century (Guaranteed Antique)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e1000 grams (Solid Bronze)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eH 15.5 cm | W 9.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCast bronze with rich, natural patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eIconography \u0026 Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis sculpture depicts a high-ranking Lama, seated in \u003cem\u003eDhyana Asana\u003c\/em\u003e on a double lotus base. The lama is flanked by two lotuses bearing the attributes of Manjushri: the flaming sword (Kharga) on the right and the book (Prajnaparamita-sutra) on the left.\n\n\n\nThe craftsmanship points to the renowned Newar casters from the Kathmandu Valley, who established the highest standard in Tibetan bronze culture in the 18th century. The deep, weathered patina and the historically open base provide an honest and impressive view of the massive casting structure.\n\n\nCollector's value\n\nThis object distinguishes itself through the combination of specific iconography and the raw quality of the metal. A tangible piece of Tibetan history for the serious collection.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57074394562891,"sku":"378","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-tibetaans-brons-lama-18e-eeuw-1kg-vuurverguld.jpg?v=1776695565"},{"product_id":"tara-beeld-metaal-groot-78-cm-tibetaanse-stijl-staand","title":"Tara Bronze Statue Large 78 cm – Tibetan Style Standing","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eTibetan-Inspired Standing Tara – Large Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge standing Tara in Tibetan-inspired style, crafted in a heavy metal alloy and placed on a double lotus base. The statue features a graceful, elongated posture with a refined crown, jewelry, and hand gestures that allude to protection, blessing, and spiritual presence.\n\nWith a height of 78 cm and a weight of 8 kg, this statue has a strong presence in an interior, meditation room, practice room, or Buddhist art collection. The warm gold-bronze tone, visible signs of wear, and dark accents give the object a weathered and decorative appearance.\n\nA powerful and elegant statement piece for lovers of Tibetan and Himalayan-inspired Buddhist art.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 78 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 25 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 8 kg\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: metal alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57107132154187,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/groottarabeeld.jpg?v=1777213448"},{"product_id":"antieke-tibetaanse-thangka-mandala-handgeschilderd-met-lakzegel-90cm","title":"Antique Tibetan Thangka Mandala - Hand-painted with wax seal - 90cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; font-size: 2.2rem; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\n      Antique Mandala Thangka\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #8c7643; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n      Early 20th century - Hand-painted with Authentic Wax Seal\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width: 80px; height: 1px; background-color: #8c7643; margin: 20px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 40px; font-style: italic; text-align: center; color: #555555;\"\u003e\n\"A rare spiritual heritage: the macro details and the historic wax seal bear witness to an authentic age and deep devotion.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #8c7643; background-color: #faf8f5; padding: 15px; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #8c7643; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\nAt 1stbuddha, we do not sell decoration, but heritage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; font-size: 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 35px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nAuthentic Wax Seal\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe presence of the authentic wax seal on the back of the canvas is a crucial feature for the collector. Historically, such seals were placed by monastic authorities or as proof of export expertise, confirming the careful provenance of this Thangka. The seal, combined with the natural oxidation of the mineral pigments, places this object in the first half of the 20th century. This underscores the character of authentic older Asian craftsmanship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; font-size: 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 35px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n\nCosmic Mandala\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThis Thangka depicts a complex mandala, executed by hand on prepared cotton. The central geometric representation of the cosmos is surrounded by protective deities and Buddhas in a cloud landscape. The framing of traditional purple silk brocade displays the correct aging characteristics and enhances the museum-quality appearance of this nearly 90 cm tall spiritual artwork. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; font-size: 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 45px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n    Specifications\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #333333; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #8c7643; width: 35%;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eH 89.5 cm × W 69 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #8c7643;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eCirca 1930-1950 (Early 20th century)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #8c7643;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eHand-painted, authentic wax seal, mineral pigments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #8c7643;\"\u003eFrame:\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eOriginal purple silk brocade\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 30px 0 10px 0; padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #8c7643; text-align: center; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #faf8f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thangka\" style=\"color: #8c7643; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 1px; display: block; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\n➔ View the complete Thangka collection\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57154738127179,"sku":"554","price":595.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/authentiek-lakzegel-thangka-certificaat.jpg?v=1777458934"},{"product_id":"exclusief-sino-tibetaans-bronzen-boeddhabeeld-dhyana-mudra-rijk-gedecoreerd-in-hoogrelief","title":"Exclusive Sino-Tibetan Bronze Buddha Statue – Dhyana Mudra – Richly Decorated in High Relief","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #333; background: #fff; padding: 30px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #222; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 0; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eShakyamuni Buddha – Sino-Tibetan Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eAn impressive Sino-Tibetan bronze Buddha depicted in the Dhyana Mudra. The richly decorated robe in deep high relief, harmonious proportions and refined craftsmanship give this sculpture a serene yet powerful presence. A remarkable work of art that combines traditional Buddhist symbolism with exceptional bronze casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #222; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e39 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e28 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e5.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eSino-Tibet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eSecond Half of the 20th Century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eHeavy bronze alloy with natural patina and remnants of the original gilding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMudra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eDhyana Mudra (Gesture of Meditation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #222;\"\u003eExpert Assessment \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bronze Buddha was created in the characteristic Sino-Tibetan style and immediately stands out because of its exceptionally rich decoration. The floral motifs covering the robe are not simply engraved but cast in deep high relief, creating remarkable depth and texture. The carefully modelled curls, finely executed lotus throne and harmonious proportions reflect skilled traditional bronze craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is in excellent condition. Subtle remnants of the original gilding remain visible in several areas, while a natural patina has developed beautifully over time. The underside is traditionally sealed, indicating that the statue was ritually consecrated after completion according to Tibetan Buddhist practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #222; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is depicted in the \u003cstrong\u003eDhyana Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the universal gesture of meditation in which both hands rest calmly in the lap. This posture symbolizes inner peace, spiritual balance and the path toward enlightenment. It is one of the most recognizable representations of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni throughout Buddhist art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richly decorated monastic robe and finely detailed lotus throne emphasize both the spiritual dignity and artistic refinement of the sculpture. Combining religious significance with outstanding craftsmanship, this Buddha serves as both a meaningful devotional image and an exceptional collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #222; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #222; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWhat does the Dhyana Mudra represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThe Dhyana Mudra symbolizes meditation, inner harmony and complete mental concentration. According to Buddhist tradition, it was in this posture that the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #222; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWhy is the base sealed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTraditional Tibetan Buddhist statues are often ritually consecrated after casting. Sacred objects such as mantras, herbs and other blessed materials are placed inside before the base is permanently sealed, transforming the sculpture into a devotional object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #222; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWhat makes this Buddha statue distinctive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThe exceptionally deep high-relief decoration of the robe, the finely crafted lotus throne and the balanced proportions distinguish this sculpture from ordinary decorative bronzes. Its combination of traditional Buddhist iconography, quality bronze casting and naturally aged patina makes it a highly desirable collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57156281041227,"sku":"203","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/sino-tibetaanse-boeddha-dhyana-mudra.jpg?v=1777472350"},{"product_id":"monumentale-vuurvergulde-boeddha-tibetaanse-rattanakosin-stijl-44-cm-6-4-kg","title":"Monumental Fire-Gilded Buddha – Tibetan Rattanakosin Style – 44 cm \/ 6.4 kg","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\nMonumental Fire-Gilded Buddha – The Great Teacher (Vitarka Mudra)\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\nAn imposing masterpiece 44 cm high, executed in heavy fire-gilded bronze. This statue depicts the Buddha in his capacity as a teacher, a rare and sought-after iconography within the Tibetan Rattanakosin tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 30%;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eapprox. 1950 – 1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHeight: 44 cm | Weight: 6.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHeavy fire-gilded bronze with rich patchwork relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMudra:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eVitarka Mudra (Teaching) \u0026 Dhyana Mudra (Meditation)\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026 Iconography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis image is distinguished by the Vitarka Mudra: the right hand is raised with the thumb and index finger forming a circle, the symbol for the transmission of the Dharma (the teachings). The robe is a beautiful example of patchwork kasaya, where each panel contains unique spiritual symbols in high relief. The reverse side features an apocryphal Chinese Xuan De mark and Tibetan inscriptions, indicating the high-quality 'Sino-Tibetan' influence within this collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.5); margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWhat is the meaning of the Vitarka Mudra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\nThe Vitarka Mudra is the gesture of discussion and instruction. It is often associated with moments when the Buddha shared his wisdom with his followers. The circle formed by the fingers represents the completion and perfection of the teachings.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57156710760779,"sku":"205","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/tibetaanse-boeddha-vitarka-mudra-vuurverguld-44cm.jpg?v=1777475444"},{"product_id":"vitarka-mudra-bodhisattva-tibet","title":"Antique Tibetan Travel Statue Avalokiteshvara – Vitarka Mudra – 18th Century","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important; color: #1a1a1a !important; padding: 50px 30px !important; max-width: 950px !important; margin: 20px auto !important; border: 1px solid #e0d8c8 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif !important; line-height: 1.8 !important; text-align: justify !important;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"color: #1a1a1a !important; font-size: 2.2rem !important; letter-spacing: 3px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n      Tibetan Travel Altar: Avalokiteshvara\n    \u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; font-size: 0.9rem !important;\"\u003e\n      Your Spiritual Travel Companion from the 18th Century\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width: 100px !important; height: 1px !important; background-color: #b08d57 !important; margin: 20px auto !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1rem !important; font-style: italic !important; text-align: center !important; color: #444 !important; margin-bottom: 30px !important;\"\u003e\n\"Not every statue was intended for the silence of a monastery. Some were meant to share life, traverse the mountains, and offer protection on every path you walk.\"\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAt a height of 13 cm, this antique bronze statue of \u003cstrong\u003eAvalokiteshvara\u003c\/strong\u003e (Chenrezig) was crafted par excellence as a personal travel statue. In 18th-century Tibetan culture, statues of this size were carried by travelers and monks as a portable altar. It offered a constant spiritual connection and protection during dangerous journeys through the Himalayas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a1a1a !important; font-size: 1.5rem !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee !important; padding-bottom: 10px !important; margin-top: 40px !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n\nWhy this image should be your travel companion\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhether you are taking a physical journey or undergoing a significant inner transition, this image of the Bodhisattva of Compassion reminds you that you never travel alone. The four arms symbolize his ability to offer help in all directions simultaneously. The hand gesture, the \u003cstrong\u003eAnjali Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, brings the energy of calm, focus, and unconditional acceptance into your immediate surroundings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 40px 0 !important; padding: 35px !important; background-color: #fcfaf7 !important; border-left: 5px solid #b08d57 !important;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a1a1a !important; font-size: 1.4rem !important; margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; font-weight: normal !important; text-transform: uppercase !important;\"\u003e\nForensic Analysis \u0026 Expertise\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important;\"\u003e\nEspecially with travel figurines, the \"wear and tear of devotion\" is crucial for the value. This object displays all the characteristics of a weathered spiritual instrument:\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none !important; padding-left: 0 !important; font-size: 0.95rem !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px !important;\"\u003e⬥ \u003cstrong\u003eTactile Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft fading of the details on the knees and hands bears witness to decades, if not centuries, of touch and prayer by the original owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px !important;\"\u003e⬥ \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hollow underside still contains the oxidized remains of the original casting core, indispensable proof of the 18th-century lost-wax method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px !important;\"\u003e⬥ \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The layered oxidation (cuprite and malachite) is deeply rooted in the metal, a process that cannot be artificially accelerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a1a1a !important; font-size: 1.4rem !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee !important; padding-bottom: 10px !important; margin-top: 40px !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n\nTechnical Specifications\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0;\"\u003ePersonal Travel Image (Portable Altar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e18th Century (c. 1700–1800)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e13 cm (h) x 6.5 cm (w)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0;\"\u003eCast bronze with historical patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 50px !important; padding: 40px !important; border: 2px solid #b08d57 !important; text-align: center !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1rem !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\nAre you looking for a powerful protector for your own journey? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\" style=\"display: inline-block !important; padding: 18px 45px !important; background-color: #1a1a1a !important; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 0.9rem !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important;\"\u003e\n\n➔ Add this masterpiece to your collection\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n\n\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\n\"@type\": \"Product\",\n\n\"name\": \"Antique Tibetan Travel Statue Avalokiteshvara – 18th Century\",\n\n\"image\": \"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/cdn\/shop\/files\/antiek-tibetaans-brons-reisaltaar-voorzijde.jpg\",\n\n\"description\": \"Authentic 18th-century Tibetan travel figurine (13cm) of Avalokiteshvara. 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Although the construction is now stable, the fracture line is visible (see detail photos). Due to this imperfection, this imposing 60 cm piece is very affordably priced.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal for those looking for a large, characterful altarpiece with an authentic history, without paying the price of a museum-preserved example.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis monumental bronze statue, 60 cm tall, depicts the eleven-headed \u003cstrong\u003eAvalokiteshvara\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ekadasamukha), the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion. 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The Buddha is depicted in Abhaya mudra: the raised right hand as a sign of protection, reassurance, and the removal of fear.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThe meaning of this image is particularly strong. Abhaya mudra stands for inner peace, trust, protection, and spiritual safety. It is a posture that literally says: do not be afraid. As a result, this image is particularly suitable for an entrance, meditation room, practice room, altar, or a powerful spiritual interior.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\nThe reverse side shows the traditional Tibetan Kasaya monk's robe, hand-engraved in a geometric rice field pattern. This pattern refers to the Buddhist monk's robe, composed of symbolic planes like old patches of cloth that together form one sacred garment. 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This altar statue was cast in the 18th century using the traditional lost-wax method (cire perdue). Despite its compact height of 21 cm, the statue weighs no less than 2.30 kilos, indicating an extremely thick-walled and solid casting of the highest monastic quality.\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nSpiritual Function \u0026 Protection\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWithin Tibetan Buddhism, Ushnishavijaya is one of the most powerful and specific protective goddesses. She is the \u003cstrong\u003egoddess of victory over death, extreme purification, and longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together with White Tara and Amitayus, she forms the three Buddhas of Long Life. 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Decades of intense ritual practices in the monastery have softly polished the edges of the lotus base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eCulture \/ Region:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalayan region (Nepal \/ Ladakh tradition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e18th century (ca. 1750–1800)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eThick-walled cast bronze \/ monastic copper alloy with remnants of fire gilding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e21 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e19 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e2.30 kg (Extremely heavy, solid casting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional antique condition. 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Each leaf and the central golden heart bear a gold-raised seed syllable in the sacred \u003cem\u003eRanjana script\u003c\/em\u003e (Lantsha), a historical script reserved for powerful Buddhist mantras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair Monastery Patina \u0026 Craquelé:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entire paint surface is covered with a dull, historical haze – the direct result of decades of exposure to the soot from yak butter lamps and ceremonial monastery incense in the Himalayas. The mineral lacquer layers display a beautiful, fine-meshed network of natural age-related craquelé.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nThe Irrefutable Proof of the Border Route (Back)\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe back of the canvas provides rock-solid, historical proof of the route this sacred object traveled from the Himalayas to the West. After its seizure in Tibet, the cloth was transported to the Chinese interior and administratively marked in ink with the text \u003cem\u003e\"Guangdong Province, Sihui District\"\u003c\/em\u003e (the well-known processing center for Oriental art treasures). From there, the cloth was transported to the international export port of Canton, as evidenced by the brutal early transport marking \"CANTON\" with a logistics code at the bottom of the bone-dry linen. A unique and honest historical document, completely free of nonsense. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n    Product details\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eSacral Lotus Mandala with Ranjana Mantra (Thangka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eNatural mineral pigments and gold highlight on linen canvas, housed in a solid wood frame behind glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Culture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalaya Region (Tibet \/ Nepal) with historical Chinese customs passage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eEarly 20th Century (ca. 1910) – Fully original antique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026 Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 61 × W 65 cm | Weight: 9.00 kg (Heavy construction)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57387914264907,"sku":"579","price":1490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/61x65cm-antique-tibetan-thangka-mandala-ranjana-script-9kg.jpg?v=1779282984"},{"product_id":"ingelijste-tibetaanse-mandala-thangka-schildering-muurkunst","title":"Framed Tibetan Mandala Thangka Painting – Sacred Buddhist Wall Art H 48.5 x W 41 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nOriginal Framed Tibetan Mandala Thangka Painting – Sacred Buddhist Wall Art H 48.5 x W 41 cm\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 48.5 × W 41 cm (Including wooden frame) | Hand-painted Iconography | Verified Provenance (Liberty Kunsthandel Amsterdam)\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAre you looking for an authentic Buddhist masterpiece and do you want to buy a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eTibetan thangka\u003c\/strong\u003e? We proudly present this art-historically beautifully documented \u003cstrong\u003emandala painting\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Himalayas. This finely detailed artwork depicts a classic spiritual map of the cosmos used for advanced meditation and ritual practices. Measuring 48.5 by 41 cm in total, this \u003cstrong\u003eframed thangka\u003c\/strong\u003e is in fabulous, original condition, fully housed in its high-quality bamboo-style wooden design frame with passe-partout and glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #8c7643; background-color: #faf8f5; padding: 15px; text-align: center; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #8c7643; font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\nAt 1stbuddha, we do not sell decoration, but heritage.\u003cbr\u003eThe factory has been closed for 200 years.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nAuthentic Iconography \u0026amp; Devotional Atmosphere\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis rare piece of \u003cstrong\u003eHimalayan art\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its deep symbolism and instantly brings a serene, mystical atmosphere to your living space. This \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist wall art\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideally suited as \u003cstrong\u003esacred art for the interior\u003c\/strong\u003e of a high-end home, collection, or meditation room:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Mandala:\u003c\/strong\u003e The composition is anchored at the center by a central deity within an eight-spoked lotus wheel, where each leaf is occupied by a meticulously detailed accompanying figure. The whole forms a visual geometric masterpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Pantheon:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the outer registers, there is a complex Buddhist pantheon. Celestial Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and lineage masters reside in the upper spheres, while narrative scenes, worldly protectors, and sacrificial gods adorn the lower earthly registers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Brushwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flawless, extremely refined brushwork and the traditional palette of mineral tones reflect the deep, authentic heritage of sacred art from the Himalayas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nVerified Provenance from Amsterdam\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe back of this exclusive \u003cstrong\u003espiritual wall decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a magnificent historical document of provenance. The back features the original, authentic gallery sticker from the renowned Liberty Art Gallery in Amsterdam. This adds a solid and transparent layer of European gallery provenance to the history of this heritage piece. The work is securely sealed in the original frame with the authentic mounting pins. 100% honest and nonsense-free. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n    Product details\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eTibetan Mandala with Buddhist Pantheon\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStyle \/ Region:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalaya \/ Tibetan Buddhist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-painted Thangka (mineral pigments)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003ePigment on cloth (canvas), high-quality wooden frame, glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 48.5 × W 41 cm (Including the luxury wooden design frame)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eOriginal Liberty Kunsthandel Amsterdam label on the back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExcellent antique condition. 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The combination of gold-colored bronze, deep reddish-brown lacquer patina, and traces of green oxidation gives the statue a weathered, ritual appearance. With a height of 22 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg, it feels compact yet very solid.\n\n\nVajrasattva, also known as Dorje Sempa in Tibetan, is the Buddha of purification within Vajrayana Buddhism. His presence is associated with releasing negative energy, cleansing old karma, and restoring inner clarity. This makes the statue particularly suitable for an altar, meditation room, or interior where tranquility, protection, and spiritual focus are central.\n\nThe iconography is rich and recognizable. In his right hand, Vajrasattva holds the vajra, the diamond or lightning symbol that stands for indestructible power, compassion, and spiritual method. In his left hand rests the ghanta, the ritual bell that symbolizes wisdom, emptiness, and insight. 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Cast from an exceptionally heavy, thick-walled bronze alloy and weighing no less than 13.3 kg, this statue belongs to the highest quality class within antique temple bronzes. The rare openwork altar throne, refined details and rich historical patina make this sculpture an exceptional collector's item and an impressive spiritual centerpiece for an exclusive interior or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- Symbolism --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Philosophical \u0026amp; Spiritual Significance: Why this statue is essential\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Shakyamuni Buddha represents the pinnacle of Buddhist teachings: the victory over ignorance and the attainment of full enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBhumisparsha Mudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e By touching the earth with his right hand, the Buddha calls upon the earth as a witness to his enlightenment. 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The combination of monumental dimensions, exceptional weight, high-quality chiseling, two-part construction, and a historical silver-plated finish clearly places this statue within the highest segment of traditional Newar metal art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring an extensive technical examination, both the exterior and the internal construction were investigated. In addition, the casting core, the structure of the statue, the finish, the wear, and the iconography have been extensively documented and compared with documented objects from international museum and auction collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eTraditional lost-wax casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue was crafted using the centuries-old \u003cstrong\u003elost-wax\u003c\/strong\u003e technique. The Buddha and the monumental double lotus base were cast separately and later joined together, a construction method characteristic of high-quality historical Himalayan bronze art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspection of the interior shows that the original casting core has largely been preserved. Additionally, an original magnetic iron core support was identified that was used during the casting process to stably position the clay core. The presence of this structure constitutes an important technical feature of traditional manual lost-wax castings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, the interior shows remnants of the original casting core with a natural granular structure and organic inclusions, consistent with historical Himalayan casting techniques in which clay was mixed with mineral and plant materials to keep the core stable during the casting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eHistoric finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior possesses an exceptionally well-preserved silver-colored finish that still shows a clear reflection in protected areas. In combination with the gilded accents present on the hair curls, among other things, this points to a precious historical surface treatment that goes considerably beyond the standard finish of religious temple statues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the surface, natural copper corrosion products are visible, including green malachite formation and reddish-brown oxidation, consistent with a copper-containing alloy that has aged naturally over a long period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBhaisajyaguru – The Medicine Buddha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, Bhaisajyaguru is regarded as the Buddha of Healing. He symbolizes physical recovery, mental purification, and spiritual enlightenment. In his left hand, he carries the medicine bowl, while the richly detailed medicinal plant refers to the healing wisdom with which it is traditionally associated.\n\nThe monumental botanical rendering of this plant is one of the most striking elements of the sculpture. In combination with the finely chiseled leaves, flower, and stem, it forms an important iconographic element that underscores the exceptional quality level of this object.\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eNewar mastery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaping of the face, the long almond-shaped eyes, the subtle lips, the elegant neck, the monumental lotus base, and the exceptionally refined chiseling closely align with classic Newar bronze art from the Kathmandu Valley. The combination of these features with Tibetan religious iconography points to manufacture for the Tibetan Buddhist world by a workshop fully familiar with the highest Newar traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly noteworthy are the richly engraved robe hem, the finely detailed palms, and the monumental double lotus base. Virtually every visible surface is hand-chiseled, integrating both decorative and religious motifs into the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eNatural wear and patina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue possesses a homogeneous historical wear pattern that is consistently visible across the entire surface. The raised parts of the engravings have been gradually rounded off through prolonged ritual handling, while the deeper parts of the chasing have retained their original sharpness. This combination of wear, natural patina formation, and internal aging forms a consistent historical whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal construction also exhibits long-term natural mineralization and corrosion formation, consistent with a historical object that has been preserved undisturbed for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 24px; color: #3f698c; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eResearch Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extensive internal research dossier has been compiled for this sculpture, in which the construction, casting technique, iconography, and stylistic characteristics have been documented in detail. The current research results support the provisional attribution to a high-quality Newar workshop from the Kathmandu Valley, manufactured for the Tibetan Buddhist world. 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Over a period of several months, the work underwent extensive art historical research that included iconographic analysis, translation of historical Tibetan inscriptions, complete translation of the rear colophon, identification of the depicted lineage masters, examination of ritual Rañjanā inscriptions and comparison with documented examples from the Sakya and Ngor traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on a single stylistic observation, every aspect of the painting was investigated independently before the results were compared. Remarkably, each line of research pointed toward the same conclusion: a high-quality Sakya lineage thangka associated with the early Ngor tradition and most likely produced during the second half of the fifteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Exceptional Religious Painting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the composition appears \u003cstrong\u003eHevajra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the principal meditational deity of the Lamdré transmission preserved within the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism. Surrounding the central deity is an elaborate arrangement of lineage masters, protector deities, ḍākinīs and wealth deities, carefully organised to represent the uninterrupted transmission of one of Tibetan Buddhism's most important esoteric teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many later devotional paintings that focus primarily on decorative richness, this composition reveals a carefully structured spiritual programme. Every figure occupies a deliberate position, guiding the viewer through the visual history of the lineage itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath many of the principal figures are finely executed gold inscriptions. High-resolution photography and subsequent translation enabled the identification of several historically important Sakya masters, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChögyal Phagpa Lodrö Gyeltsen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZhangtön Könchok Pel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNyenchen Sönam Tenpa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNgorchen Kunga Zangpo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, numerous important deities were identified, including Amitāyus, Hevajra, Brahmarūpa Mahākāla, Siṃhamukhā, Jetsün Dagmema, Vaiśravaṇa and Jambhala. Together they form a religious programme that corresponds closely with the Lamdré transmission of the Sakya tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Reconstructed Historical Lineage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most remarkable discoveries made during the research concerned the sequence of the lineage masters themselves. Initially these figures appeared to represent a selection of important Sakya teachers. However, once their inscriptions had been translated, it became evident that they formed a carefully organised historical transmission extending across several centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe identified lineage begins with Chögyal Phagpa Lodrö Gyeltsen (1235–1280), one of the greatest Sakya masters in Tibetan history and spiritual advisor to Kublai Khan. It continues through Zhangtön Könchok Pel and Nyenchen Sönam Tenpa before reaching Ngorchen Kunga Zangpo (1382–1456), founder of Ngor Monastery and one of the central figures in the development of the Ngor branch of the Sakya tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstruction dramatically changed the interpretation of the painting. Rather than depicting unrelated historical personalities, the thangka preserves a carefully documented spiritual transmission whose internal chronology corresponds closely with the historical development of the Lamdré tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe significance of this reconstruction increased even further after the extensive Tibetan colophon on the reverse side of the painting was translated. There, the historical name of \u003cstrong\u003eDzözin Gyeltsen Rinchen\u003c\/strong\u003e appears as commissioner of the work, creating a direct historical connection between the painted lineage and the documentary evidence preserved on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Colophon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the thangka proved to be just as remarkable as the painted composition itself. Rather than containing a few ownership marks or short devotional inscriptions, the entire reverse is covered with an extensive Tibetan colophon. Such texts are traditionally used to record religious intentions, prayers, lineage affiliations and, in exceptional cases, historical information relating to the creation of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe translation of this colophon became one of the most important stages of the research. The text opens with classical Buddhist verses, including the well-known teaching:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Avoid all evil; cultivate virtue; thoroughly tame your own mind. This is the teaching of the Buddha.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurther sections contain prayers for the flourishing of the Dharma, the prosperity of the patron, the growth of the Saṅgha and the liberation of all sentient beings. More importantly, the colophon explicitly refers to the Lamdré tradition and records the name of \u003cstrong\u003eDzözin Gyeltsen Rinchen\u003c\/strong\u003e as commissioner of the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis discovery established a direct historical link between the documented lineage represented on the front of the thangka and the written historical record preserved on the reverse. Rather than functioning solely as a devotional object, the painting also preserves valuable documentary evidence concerning its religious context and intended purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRañjanā Consecration Inscriptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding the colophon are numerous ritual inscriptions executed not in standard Tibetan script but in the classical \u003cstrong\u003eRañjanā\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eLantsa\u003c\/strong\u003e) script. This highly decorative Sanskrit script was traditionally reserved for sacred mantras, seed syllables and consecration formulas throughout the Himalayan Buddhist world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most remarkable observations made during the research was the precise placement of these inscriptions. They are positioned directly behind the principal figures painted on the front of the thangka, corresponding with the traditional locations associated with the body, speech and mind of the enlightened beings represented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse therefore functions not merely as documentary evidence but as part of the original consecration ritual. Painting and inscription were conceived as a single religious whole, transforming the thangka into a fully empowered ritual object rather than a simple devotional image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough portions of these Sanskrit inscriptions remain difficult to translate because of their highly stylised Rañjanā script, their presence provides important evidence for the ritual sophistication of the painting and reflects practices deeply rooted within the Vajrayāna tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArt Historical Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe conclusions presented in this study are based upon multiple independent lines of investigation rather than a single stylistic observation. Throughout the research every significant feature of the painting was examined separately before being evaluated as part of the complete historical picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete iconographic analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentification of the historical lineage masters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslation of the Tibetan colophon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslation of the gold inscriptions beneath the principal figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the Rañjanā consecration inscriptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy of composition, painting technique and stylistic characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamination of the exceptionally fine woven support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparison with documented Sakya and Ngor lineage paintings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than producing conflicting interpretations, each independent line of research reinforced the others. The iconography supports the lineage, the lineage corresponds with the historical colophon, and both are further strengthened by the ritual inscriptions preserved on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReligious Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis thangka was never intended as decorative artwork. It was created as an advanced ritual image serving the transmission of the Lamdré teachings within the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery deity, lineage master and protector occupies a carefully defined position within the composition. Together they present a visual representation of spiritual transmission extending across generations of teachers who preserved one of Tibetan Buddhism's most profound esoteric traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central presence of Hevajra confirms the painting's close relationship with the Lamdré cycle, while the surrounding lineage masters emphasise that this work functioned as both a devotional image and a visual record of authentic spiritual transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArtistic Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent of its historical importance, the artistic execution of this thangka is exceptional. Even after centuries of use and natural ageing, the painting preserves an extraordinary level of precision. Individual facial expressions remain remarkably refined, the robes are decorated with intricate gold patterns, and the entire composition demonstrates a level of technical control associated with highly accomplished workshop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are carefully balanced within the composition, creating a harmonious visual rhythm despite the large number of deities and lineage masters represented. Nothing appears overcrowded or accidental. Every element contributes to the spiritual hierarchy of the painting, reflecting the intellectual and artistic discipline of its creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Textile Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the first observations made during the examination concerned the remarkably fine textile support. At first glance the material appeared almost paper-like because of its thinness, yet closer inspection revealed an exceptionally fine woven fabric prepared specifically for high-quality religious painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting layer has become fully integrated with the textile over centuries of natural ageing. The craquelure, pigment layer and woven fibres all exhibit consistent wear, indicating that the painting and support have aged together as a single object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of the textile allowed the artist to execute an extraordinary amount of detail, particularly within the gold decoration and the delicate facial modelling that characterises the finest Tibetan paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMineral Pigments and Gold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is dominated by deep blues, rich reds, vibrant greens and extensive gold detailing. These pigments display the depth and complexity commonly associated with traditional mineral-based painting techniques used throughout the Himalayan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly impressive is the extensive use of gold. Rather than serving merely as decoration, the gold is employed to define garments, jewellery, halos, floral motifs and countless microscopic ornamental details. Under magnification these decorations reveal thousands of individual brushstrokes executed entirely by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical quality of this gilded decoration demonstrates remarkable artistic discipline and reflects a workshop capable of producing paintings of exceptional refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe thangka survives in an honest and authentic state consistent with centuries of devotional use. The original silk brocade mounting is no longer present, allowing the painted textile itself to be examined in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpected age-related characteristics such as craquelure, minor pigment losses, folds and areas of wear are visible throughout the painting. These features should not be regarded as defects but rather as evidence of the object's long religious history. Importantly, the principal composition, historical inscriptions and iconographic programme remain remarkably well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRarity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLineage thangkas of this calibre are exceptionally scarce. Even rarer are examples that preserve such a substantial amount of historical information. This painting combines identifiable lineage masters, a translated Tibetan colophon, ritual Rañjanā consecration inscriptions and a coherent historical transmission within a single object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery few surviving Tibetan paintings allow such a comprehensive reconstruction of their religious context. As a result, this thangka should be regarded not only as an important devotional work but also as a valuable historical document preserving aspects of the Sakya and Ngor traditions that extend far beyond its artistic qualities alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Museum-Level Research Object\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis thangka represents far more than an outstanding example of Tibetan religious painting. It brings together history, ritual practice, lineage transmission and exceptional artistic craftsmanship within a single surviving object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extensive research undertaken has transformed what initially appeared to be an anonymous religious painting into one of the most thoroughly documented objects within our collection. Every stage of the investigation—from iconographic analysis and historical reconstruction to the translation of inscriptions—has contributed to a deeper understanding of the work and its place within Tibetan Buddhist history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, institutions and museums, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire an important Tibetan lineage thangka supported by extensive art historical documentation and ongoing academic research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibetan Lineage Thangka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakya – Ngor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReligious Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamdré\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Deity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hevajra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably second half of the 15th century (c. 1450–1490)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine handwoven textile, mineral pigments and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic age-related wear consistent with centuries of devotional use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eResearch Dossier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn extensive research dossier accompanies this thangka. It includes the complete translation of the Tibetan colophon, identification of the historical lineage masters, reconstruction of the Lamdré transmission, analysis of the Rañjanā inscriptions and a comprehensive art historical evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete research is available through \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha.com\u003c\/strong\u003e and will continue to expand as new historical sources, comparative material and scholarly insights become available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58053310546251,"sku":"714","price":49500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/1_852bba29-711a-4860-8314-7fd44d10cc91.jpg?v=1785999527"}],"url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/collections\/tibetan-buddha-statues.oembed","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}