Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)

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Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)

8701693 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yongle six-character presentation mark and of the period (1402-24)
This massive panel is exquisitely embroidered in gold thread and brilliant coloured silk threads on leaf-green jiang chou silk enriched with a regular pattern of dark blue medallions of curled leafy scrolls outlined with gold thread. The central image is of the wrathful Raktayamari, depicted in tones of red, standing in yab-yum embracing his consort Vajravetali. Her left leg encircling his waist, his right hand wielding above his head a khatvanga embellished with human heads in varying states and the vajra thunderbolt, his left arm supporting his facing consort and holding a kapala or skull cap in his left hand. The locked couple is trampling on the blue corpse of Yama, the Lord of death, wearing a tiger skin and crown, lying on the back of their mount, a brown buffalo recumbent on a multi-coloured lotus base. All below two rows of buddhas and bodhisattvas seated on lotus bases, the upper including Heruka Vajrabhairava on the far left and Manjusri on the far right, flanking the five Dhyani Buddhas, Ratnasambhava, Akshobhya, Vairocana, Amitabha and Amoghasiddhi. The lower row with Green Tara and White Tara. On the lower panel is a row of seven offering goddesses dancing on lotus bases and holding aloft dishes as offerings below the couple. The thangka is bordered by an embroidered yellow-ground band of vajra. On the upper right side is the vertical presentation mark in gold thread on a red embroidered ground below the White Tara. Accompanied with a Qing dynasty silk surround now detached.); Photo © Christie's Images

Media ID 38515290

© Photo © Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images

Buddhism Demon Detail Artwork Embroidery Ming Dynasty 1368 1644 Multicoloured Religious Image Silk Skull

EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning print captures the intricate details of an Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka from the Ming Dynasty. The panel, measuring 335.3x213.4 cm, is a masterpiece of gold thread and colored silk embroidery on leaf-green jiang chou silk. At its center is the wrathful Raktayamari embracing his consort Vajravetali in a yab-yum pose, trampling on Yama, the Lord of death. The composition includes two rows of buddhas and bodhisattvas seated on lotus bases, with Heruka Vajrabhairava and Manjusri flanking the five Dhyani Buddhas above. Below them are Green Tara and White Tara, surrounded by seven offering goddesses dancing on lotus bases. The thangka is bordered by an embroidered yellow-ground band of vajra, adding to its regal appearance. A Qing dynasty silk surround accompanies this magnificent artwork. This print allows viewers to appreciate the fine craftsmanship and symbolism present in this historical piece. The attention to detail in each stitch showcases the skill and artistry of Chinese embroiderers during this period. Overall, this Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka serves as a window into ancient Chinese culture and religious beliefs through its vibrant colors and intricate design elements.

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