Title: 19th Century Antique Tibetan Tribal Hand-Painting Thangka.

Date: 19th Century.

Country & Origin: Central Asia > Nepal > Tibet.

Measuring: 15 1/4 x 11 inches.

Condition: good condition.

Medium: Hand-Painted Thangka on Silk-Linen Blend.

Provenance: old private collection, acquired in Kathmandu, Nepal, in mid-1970s-1980.

Avalokiteshvara Buddhist Thangka, with multi heads and multi-armed Buddha with different gods around on polychrome background.

Thangka is a traditional form of Tibetan Buddhist painting that is typically done on cotton or silk fabric and is often framed with silk brocade. These hand-painted thangkas depict various deities, figures, and symbols that are significant in Tibetan Buddhism.

The 19th century was a time of great change in Tibet, as the region was increasingly influenced by outside forces such as the British and Chinese empires. This period also saw a revival of Tibetan Buddhism, which had suffered during the previous century due to conflicts with the Gelugpa sect, which dominated the Tibetan government. During this time, thangka painting underwent a transformation, as artists began to experiment with new techniques and styles. One of the most significant developments was the introduction of brighter and more vibrant colors, which were made possible by the use of new pigments that were imported from India and China.

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