Object Details
Catalogue Note
Framed dimensions: H 61 × W 65 cm
Weight: 9 kg including frame and glass
Tradition: Tibetan / Himalayan Buddhist
Dating: Attributed to the early 20th century
Technique: Pigment with gold-coloured details on textile
This mandala is organised around an eight-petalled lotus and incorporates seed syllables in Ranjana/Lantsa script. The geometric structure, sacred lettering and surrounding painted fields place the work firmly within the visual language of Himalayan Buddhist ritual art.
Old markings including references to Canton and Sihui are present on the reverse. They are recorded as historical markings on the object; without independent documentation they should not be treated as proof of a specific confiscation, customs or export route.
Condition
Antique surface with craquelure, pigment wear and age-related toning. Framed behind glass.
Iconography and Context
The figure belongs to the wider visual culture of Asian Buddhist devotion, where posture, attributes and ornament communicate identity and ritual purpose. The complete photographic sequence helps these iconographic details remain readable from every side.
Condition and Display
The complete set of 5 photographs documents the object from multiple angles, including its surface, reverse and base. These images form an integral part of the condition description.
