This miniature Amitayus Buddha thangka shows the red figure seated on a lotus throne, holding the nectar vase traditionally associated with infinite life and spiritual renewal. Jeweled ornaments and a five-leaf crown complete the iconography. In Tibetan Buddhism, Amitayus traditionally symbolizes longevity, vitality, wisdom, and inner peace; the painting is presented as sacred art, not as a guarantee of health or lifespan.
Hand-painted in Lhasa by Lixindi, identified in the source as an inheritor of Tibetan intangible cultural heritage, the 4 x 5 cm work uses fine cotton canvas, 24K gold, and natural stone pigments. Cinnabar, lapis, and gold are named in the source process. Its compact size suits a small altar, meditation space, study display, or focused thangka collection, while preserving traditional deity attributes in a highly detailed format.
Key Features
- Amitayus with lotus throne and nectar vase iconography
- Hand-painted in Lhasa, Tibet by Lixindi
- Fine cotton canvas, 24K gold, and natural stone pigments
- Miniature documented size of 4 x 5 cm
Specifications
- Deity
- Amitayus Buddha
- Size
- 4 cm x 5 cm
- Material
- Fine Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Natural Stone Pigments
- Origin
- Lhasa, Tibet
- Artist
- Lixindi, Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Blessing
- Consecration ceremony available upon request