This hand-painted Manjushri thangka depicts the bodhisattva seated on a lotus throne with both hands held at the heart in a teaching gesture. A sword rises from the lotus on the viewer's left, while a book rests on the flower at the right. The yellow-gold figure, jeweled crown and surrounding green halo form a calm, centered composition.
Design and Meaning
The sword and book are identifying attributes of Manjushri, the bodhisattva associated with wisdom in Buddhist art. In this teaching-gesture form, the attributes are supported by lotus flowers rather than held in an upraised hand. The paired stems lead the eye toward the face and hands, giving the painting a different character from sword-raised depictions of Manjushri.
The miniature is painted on fine cotton canvas with natural mineral pigments and 24K gold details. Red patterned garments, green drapery and a multicolored lotus seat surround the central figure. Fine outlines and small ornamental details give the 4 × 5 cm painting depth despite its compact size. The artwork is made in Lhasa by Lixindi.
Choose this Manjushri painting for a personal altar or a focused display of Tibetan Buddhist art. Its teaching gesture and paired lotus attributes provide clear points of interest for close viewing. A consecration ceremony is available upon request for those selecting the work as a devotional object.
Key Features
- Manjushri shown with a teaching gesture at the heart
- Lotus-supported sword and Prajnaparamita book
- Natural mineral pigments and 24K gold on cotton canvas
- Compact 4 × 5 cm hand-painted work from Lhasa
Specifications
- Deity
- Manjushri
- Depiction
- Teaching gesture with lotus-supported sword and book
- Size
- 4 × 5 cm
- Material
- Fine Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Natural Mineral Pigments
- Origin
- Lhasa, Tibet
- Artist
- Lixindi, Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Blessing
- Consecration ceremony available upon request