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Miniature Manjushri Thangka.  Scroll.  Printed.  Silk.  China.

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    Manjushri (aka The Gentle Glory) is the oldest / most significant Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism and is the embodiment of transcendent wisdom.   His right hand holds a flaming sword, which represents the sharpness of prajna that can cut through the growth of suffering and the net of… Continue reading

Quality Manjushri Thangka.  Thanka. Scroll.  Printed.  Silk.  China.

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    Manjushri – the oldest and most significant Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism – is the embodiment of transcendent wisdom.   As a fully enlightened Bodhisattva, he is respected and worshipped as a “meditational” diety.  For those who meditate on him, he instructs in the Dharma and stimulates them… Continue reading

New Reference: The Buddha Scroll / Qing to Sung Dynasties, China

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What a great gift! This reference book folds out (accordion-fashion) to become a one-of-a-kind art reproduction. This striking 36-foot-long Qing dynasty scroll is a reproduction of an 18th Century piece of art and includes more than 600 large and small buddhas, bodhisattvas, arhats, devas, and historical figures; plus over 2,000… Continue reading

Large Horse Ink Drawing Hanging Scroll, China

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Detail: This calligraphy and ink drawing comes from a private family collection through one of our Beijing agents. Age unknown. This is a powerful piece of art and in good condition. The framing all around the art is in cloth with a unique texture and design (see photo). On the… Continue reading

Hanging 7-Fairy Scroll, China

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Detail: I acquired this from a galley owner in Beijing. It appears to be quite old. The paper has waxy or oil-based feel to it. Not sure of the paper composition but it has a great antique look and feel. Textured paper surround the art piece (see photo). The sketching… Continue reading

Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel, Tibet

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Detail: Primarily copper. Eight auspicious (lucky) symbols and three Om Mani mantra symbols. Scroll of mantras contained within. Spin clockwise to spread the prayers and blessings. See other prayer wheels under the Furniture category. Sorry, this item has been sold.  CONTACT US for other items that have similar characteristics.
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