{"product_id":"manjushri-thangka-painting-old-tibetan-buddhist-art-with-new-cotton-brocade","title":"Manjushri Thangka Painting, Old Tibetan Buddhist Art with New Cotton Brocade","description":"Discover the beauty of traditional Himalayan art with this **old, hand-painted Manjushri Thangka from Kathmandu Valley, Nepal**. With traditional Buddhist iconography, rich colors, and an aged, oil-varnished surface, this painting reflects the distinctive character of vintage Tibetan Buddhist art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nManjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, represents enlightened knowledge and the ability to overcome ignorance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original painting is surrounded by a **new, narrow cotton brocade border**, offering a simple, elegant presentation without distracting from the artwork. Visible signs of age, including wear, tear marks, and faded color, add to its vintage character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n**An appealing choice for collectors of old Thangkas, Buddhist practitioners, and admirers of traditional Himalayan art.**\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### Manjushri – Symbolism and Meaning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTibetan Buddhism reveres Manjushri as the embodiment of wisdom and spiritual understanding.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Flaming Wisdom Sword:** Represents the power of wisdom to cut through ignorance.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Lotus Flower:** Symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Prajnaparamita Scripture:** Represents the perfection of wisdom and Buddhist teachings.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Peaceful Expression:** Reflects clarity, compassion, and enlightened awareness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### Traditional Craftsmanship and Vintage Character\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis old Manjushri Thangka was individually hand-painted on cotton canvas using traditional Himalayan painting techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIts oil-varnished surface, aged colors, and visible wear reflect the painting‘s history and character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe newly added, narrow cotton brocade border provides a traditional yet understated presentation, keeping attention on the central artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n**This is an original hand-painted vintage Thangka, not a print or reproduction.**\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### Artwork Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n**Subject:** Manjushri – Bodhisattva of Wisdom  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Tradition:** Tibetan Buddhism  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Inner Painting Size:** 17.5 × 24 inches (44.5 × 61 cm)  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Overall Size with Brocade:** 32 × 46 inches (81 × 117 cm)  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Painting Material:** Cotton canvas  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Colors:** Traditional pigments  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Surface Finish:** Oil-varnished  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Brocade Material:** New Nepalese cotton brocade  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Brocade Style:** Simple, narrow fabric border  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Condition:** Old, with visible age-related wear, tear marks, and color fading  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Origin:** Kathmandu Valley, Nepal  \u003cbr\u003e\n**Artwork Type:** Original hand-painted Thangka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### Ideal Placement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSuitable for Buddhist altars, meditation rooms, traditional interiors, and collections of vintage Himalayan art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIts aged appearance and simple cotton brocade make it particularly appealing to collectors who appreciate authentic, older Thangka paintings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### Important Information\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Condition:** This is an old painting with visible wear, tear marks, and fading. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Actual colors may vary slightly due to lighting, photography, and screen settings.\u003cbr\u003e\n- The artwork will be carefully rolled and securely packed inside a protective PVC tube for international shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Buyers are responsible for applicable import duties, VAT, customs taxes, and other destination-country charges.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58027353407671,"sku":"MANJUSB3246","price":434.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/0527\/6855\/files\/il_fullxfull.8830005043_efg5.jpg?v=1794072856","url":"https:\/\/nepalthangkaart.com\/products\/manjushri-thangka-painting-old-tibetan-buddhist-art-with-new-cotton-brocade","provider":"Nepal Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}