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Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
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Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701676 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yongle six-character presentation mark and of the period (1402-24)
This massive panel is exquisitely embroidered in gold thread and brilliant coloured silk threads on leaf-green jiang chou silk enriched with a regular pattern of dark blue medallions of curled leafy scrolls outlined with gold thread. The central image is of the wrathful Raktayamari, depicted in tones of red, standing in yab-yum embracing his consort Vajravetali. Her left leg encircling his waist, his right hand wielding above his head a khatvanga embellished with human heads in varying states and the vajra thunderbolt, his left arm supporting his facing consort and holding a kapala or skull cap in his left hand. The locked couple is trampling on the blue corpse of Yama, the Lord of death, wearing a tiger skin and crown, lying on the back of their mount, a brown buffalo recumbent on a multi-coloured lotus base. All below two rows of buddhas and bodhisattvas seated on lotus bases, the upper including Heruka Vajrabhairava on the far left and Manjusri on the far right, flanking the five Dhyani Buddhas, Ratnasambhava, Akshobhya, Vairocana, Amitabha and Amoghasiddhi. The lower row with Green Tara and White Tara. On the lower panel is a row of seven offering goddesses dancing on lotus bases and holding aloft dishes as offerings below the couple. The thangka is bordered by an embroidered yellow-ground band of vajra. On the upper right side is the vertical presentation mark in gold thread on a red embroidered ground below the White Tara. Accompanied with a Qing dynasty silk surround now detached.); Photo © Christie's Images
Media ID 38519910
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Buddhism Demon Embroidery Ming Dynasty 1368 1644 Multicoloured Religious Image Silk
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This stunning print captures the intricate details of an Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka from the Ming Dynasty. The thangka, dating back to 1402-24, features a central image of the wrathful Raktayamari and his consort Vajravetali in a yab-yum embrace. The couple is depicted trampling on Yama, the Lord of death, symbolizing their power over mortality.
The panel is exquisitely embroidered with gold thread and vibrant colored silk threads on leaf-green jiang chou silk. Surrounding the central figures are rows of buddhas and bodhisattvas seated on lotus bases, including Heruka Vajrabhairava and Manjusri. Below them are seven offering goddesses dancing with dishes as offerings.
The thangka is bordered by an embroidered yellow-ground band of vajra, adding to its regal appearance. The vertical presentation mark in gold thread can be seen on the upper right side below White Tara.
This piece showcases not only incredible craftsmanship but also rich symbolism and spiritual significance. It serves as a reminder of the artistic mastery and cultural depth present during the Ming Dynasty period. This print allows viewers to appreciate every detail of this magnificent work of art up close.
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