A Tibetan Thangka Style Painted River Stone with a Protective Deity, 80BC
Painted on a naturally rounded river stone, the work depicts a protective deity in a thangka-style composition. The central figure is shown with an imposing presence, surrounded by numerous smaller buddhas, bodhisattvas and protective figures arranged in a hierarchical composition. The palette of yellow, red, blue and green is applied in an opaque, layered manner over the natural stone surface, with floral scrollwork flanking the central imagery. The natural stone texture remains visible at the edges. Stylistically, the painting follows Tibetan Buddhist thangka conventions and is likely of twentieth-century date, executed as a devotional or decorative object. The stone is displayed on a dark wooden stand. Height 14.5 cm (5 3/4 in.), width 11 cm (4 3/8 in.).
Condition
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". These antique works of art will naturally exhibit age, wear, restoration, losses and imperfections consistent with their long history. The absence of any comment regarding a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage, repair or restoration. No warranty, express or implied, is provided with respect to the condition of any lot.
Painted on a naturally rounded river stone, the work depicts a protective deity in a thangka-style composition. The central figure is shown with an imposing presence, surrounded by numerous smaller buddhas, bodhisattvas and protective figures arranged in a hierarchical composition. The palette of yellow, red, blue and green is applied in an opaque, layered manner over the natural stone surface, with floral scrollwork flanking the central imagery. The natural stone texture remains visible at the edges. Stylistically, the painting follows Tibetan Buddhist thangka conventions and is likely of twentieth-century date, executed as a devotional or decorative object. The stone is displayed on a dark wooden stand. Height 14.5 cm (5 3/4 in.), width 11 cm (4 3/8 in.).
Condition
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". These antique works of art will naturally exhibit age, wear, restoration, losses and imperfections consistent with their long history. The absence of any comment regarding a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage, repair or restoration. No warranty, express or implied, is provided with respect to the condition of any lot.
