Large Size Old Silk Thangka Painting with a figure that looks like a White Tara with many small Buddhas, painted in organic color pigments made of minerals and vegetation. The outside brocade that frames the painting has deteriorated.
White Tara in Tibetan Buddhism represents longevity and healing in practice. In the picture, the figure in the center sits on a lotus throne with crossed feet. Her right arm resting on the knee, with fingers pointing downward, while her left arm holding a flower stem. Her face is gently painted with two eyes only (most Tara forms bear seven eyes). This large size Thangka might have been used or hung at a temple or a monastery for the worship purpose. Its lovely colors and rendetion of the main figure resembling the style of some works painted in the 18th century. Exact age unknown. Over 100 years. As is condition.
Dimensions: 41" x 33" (Tanka), 58" x 39" (the hanging)
Provided below are references from the internet links:
http://www.rigdzindharma.org/white-tara.htmlhttps://www.himalayanart.org/pages/manjushrisita/index.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_%28Buddhism%29