Tibet ANTIQUE TSAKLI PAINTING VERY FINE 19th Century Or Earlier
Item History & Price
An antique, 19th Century or tsakli depicting in mineral pigments depicting within a red rimmed moon shaped orb, a group of 8 offerings to Buddhas, arhats, Indian Masters, Tibetan Lineage holders, lamas and gurus, of specific ritual and symbolic significance - the right spiralling conch, which symbolises the Buddha's proclamation of the dharma; the yellow offering of sight; the divination mirror used to obtain prophetic visions; the alms bowl; bowl of vermilion powder... symbolising power; the bowl of mustard seed used in magic rituals; the bowl of saffron; the 'jewel twig' or branch of the heavenly tree - the healing attribute of the goddess Blue Parnashabari; and the bunch of durva grass, prized for its medicinal properties. 9.9 x 12.9cm
Tsakli are ritual or initiation cards used in ceremonies such as empowerment, and are a visualisation aid designed so a lama or practitioner can carry all he or she requires to invoke deities or their ritual implements and create a mandala for a ritual wherever it may be needed.
PLEASE NOTE - RETURNS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF THERE IS A FAULT WITH THE ITEM NOT DISCLOSED BY TEXT OR PHOTO.
Tsakli are ritual or initiation cards used in ceremonies such as empowerment, and are a visualisation aid designed so a lama or practitioner can carry all he or she requires to invoke deities or their ritual implements and create a mandala for a ritual wherever it may be needed.
PLEASE NOTE - RETURNS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF THERE IS A FAULT WITH THE ITEM NOT DISCLOSED BY TEXT OR PHOTO.
