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Thangka with the Seventh Bodhisattva, 1368 - 1424. Creator: Unknown
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Thangka with the Seventh Bodhisattva, 1368 - 1424. Creator: Unknown
Thangka with the Seventh Bodhisattva, 1368 - 1424. In remarkably pristine condition, this embroidery is from a dispersed set that included images of protectors and bodhisattvas. The embroidery technique and pictorial style are Chinese, but the subject matter and the type of devotional hanging called a thangka are associated with Tibetan Buddhism. Historical records state that during the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), gifts of Buddhist art were sent from China to Tibet, since relationships between Chinese rulers and Tibetan monastic patriarchs were strong and amicable during this time. A Tibetan inscription on the back notes that this figure is the " seventh bodhisattva, " indicating the position in which it would have hung in a temple hall. Odd-numbered works were hung on one side of the main image, and even-numbered works on the other, counting from the center
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1368 1644 Ming Dynasty Embroidery
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This print showcases a Thangka with the Seventh Bodhisattva, created between 1368 and 1424 by an unknown artist. The remarkable condition of this embroidery is truly awe-inspiring, especially considering its age. Originally part of a dispersed set that included various images of protectors and bodhisattvas, this particular piece stands out for its exquisite craftsmanship. Although the embroidery technique and pictorial style are Chinese in origin, the subject matter and type of devotional hanging known as a thangka are closely associated with Tibetan Buddhism. Historical records reveal that during the early Ming dynasty, China sent Buddhist art gifts to Tibet due to the strong and friendly relationships between Chinese rulers and Tibetan monastic patriarchs at that time. A fascinating detail about this artwork is found in a Tibetan inscription on its back which identifies it as the "seventh bodhisattva". This indicates where it would have been hung within a temple hall - odd-numbered works were displayed on one side of the main image while even-numbered works adorned the other side, counting from the center. Embroidered using silk and gold thread on silk satin ground, this textile represents an extraordinary example of heritage art from China's Ming dynasty. Preserved within The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, this Thangka with the Seventh Bodhisattva continues to captivate viewers with its beauty and spiritual significance.
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