2910 Coney Island Ave. 1st Floor, Brooklyn NY 11234, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
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LOT 28:
TIBETAN THANGKA SILK PAINTING WITH AVALOKITESVARA
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Sold for: $50
Price including buyer’s premium:
$
64
Start price:
$
50
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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TIBETAN THANGKA SILK PAINTING WITH AVALOKITESVARA
A Tibetan silk scroll known as Thangka, or Tanka, a Buddhist painting that serves as a teaching tool. The tanka in this lot depicts Avalokitesvara, a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Avalokitesvara is represented in the Sarashabruja iconography, meaning Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed, a deity that sees and helps all. The painting is mounted on a textile backing. A reference with information about the iconography is attached on the backside. Collectible Oriental Buddhist Religious Art.
Dimensions: 38 x 23 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
