{"product_id":"antieke-thangka-paneel-avalokiteshvara-19e-eeuw","title":"Antique Avalokiteshvara Thangka on Panel – 19th 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 – Ancient Thangka on Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eA powerful and rare depiction of the four-armed Avalokiteshvara, also known as Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion. This object combines a hand-painted Tibetan thangka with a wooden panel, giving the work a strong decorative and spiritual presence.\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\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;\"\u003eca. 1900 or older\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;\"\u003e61 cm (H) x 50.5 cm (W)\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;\"\u003e4.3 kg\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;\"\u003ePigments on canvas, mounted on wooden panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe painting shows clear signs of age, including fine craquelé, natural wear in the pigment layers, and visible manual paint build-up. Under magnification, multiple layers and irregularities are visible that are consistent with an authentic hand-painted work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe canvas is firmly attached to the wooden support and finished as a panel. As a result, the object has acquired a stable, robust form and is immediately suitable for hanging. The surface texture has a characteristic, slightly sealed appearance, fitting for older mounted paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eSymbolicism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAvalokiteshvara is depicted here in his four-armed form, a symbol of compassion, protection, and spiritual presence. The central figure is surrounded by smaller deities and spiritual teachers, giving the composition a clear devotional function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTransparency is central to \u003cstrong\u003e1stBuddha\u003c\/strong\u003e. We present this object as an old hand-painted thangka on canvas, mounted on a wooden panel. It is precisely this combination that makes the work visually powerful, decorative, and particularly suitable for an interior, practice space, or collection of Asian art.\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 about this thangka panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWhy is the thangka mounted on a wooden panel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eMounting thangka paintings on a panel is common for objects intended for long-term use in interiors, home altars, or decorative arrangements. In some cases, this was done later to stabilize the painting and protect it better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eIs this an original thangka?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eYes, it is a hand-painted thangka on canvas. The current panel form makes the work more stable and gives it the appearance of an independent art object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eHow do you recognize age in this type of work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eAge is visible in the craquelé of the paint layer, the natural wear of pigments, discoloration, and the build-up of multiple paint layers. These characteristics indicate an older, hand-painted object with natural signs of use and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eHow can this panel best be maintained?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003ePreferably hang the panel in a place without direct sunlight and with stable humidity. This helps preserve the condition of both the wood and the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57145196052811,"sku":"549","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/thangka-avalokiteshvara-paneel-tibet-boeddha-schildering.jpg?v=1777373955","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-thangka-panel-avalokiteshvara-19th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}