Antique Tibetan Chitipati THangka

Item: Chitipati Thangka (Lords of the Cemetery). Tibetan: pal dur tro dag po yab yum

Content: In Tibetan Buddhism, the Citipati, or “Lords of the Cemetery” represent two mythological Buddhist ascetics, who, being so deep in meditation, were caught unawares by a thief and beheaded even before they knew they were dead. As a symbol, the chitipati represents the eternal dance of death, and perfect awareness. They are usually depicted as a male/female pair of intertwined skeletons caught in an ecstatic dance.

Date: 19^th Century

Origin: Tibet

Culture: Tibetan

Materials: Cotton Canvas, Semi-Precious Natural Minerals

Dimensions: 101 x 81 cm

Classification: Paintings

Design: Hand painted. Painted on cotton canvas using natural stone color and other materials

Condition: Good. All commensurate with age - please refer to the pictures