Tibetan Thangka painting on canvas by Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche, 19th century

Magnificent 19th century Buddhist thangka painting, representing Guru Rinpoche (“ precious master ”), from his original name Padmasambhava which means "born of the lotus_cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_", surrounded by his disciples. Guru Rinpoche was an Indian sage and Buddhist master of the 8th century.
 He is known as the second Buddha and the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.
 Thangka, aussi orthographié « tangka », « thanka » ou «_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_tanka », littéralement « chose que l'on déroule », « rouleau_cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_", is a painting, drawing, or fabric on canvas  originating in India and characteristic of Buddhist culture_cc781905-35cde-94cde -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_tibetan. Thangkas are most often supports for meditation.
 The thangka is presented here in a simple black frame, black background, with plexiglass window and support for wall mounting.
 In its juice with traces of seniority and wear.
 The plexiglass window has micro-scratches.
 This is an authentic object that can complete a cabinet of curiosities or a collection of Asian Art, including Tibetan Buddhism.

 DIMENSIONS 
 Frame size: H51xL41cm / Thangka size: H33xL28.5cm
 DATE: XIXth
 ORIGIN: India, Tibet
 WEIGHT: 0.770 kg