{"product_id":"bhavachakra-wheel-of-life-thangka-skull-crown-yama-17-5-x-13-5","title":"Unframed Bhavachakra Wheel of Life Thangka | Skull Crown Yama | 45 × 35 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Wheel of Existence, Presided Over by the Skull-Crowned Lord of Death\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dramatic and richly detailed \u003cstrong\u003eBhavachakra (Wheel of Life) Thangka\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the complete map of conditioned existence in a powerful and distinctive composition. At the top center, \u003cstrong\u003eYama, the Lord of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e, is depicted with an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003emulti-skull headdress\u003c\/strong\u003e, his fierce face presiding over the great wheel with terrifying authority. Flanking the wheel on both sides, \u003cstrong\u003eGaruda and phoenix birds\u003c\/strong\u003e spread their wings in protective display, a rare and striking iconographic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe six realms of existence radiate outward from the three poisons at the center, each populated with dozens of figures rendered in warm earth tones and luminous gold. At the base, blue dragons and sea creatures emerge from the waters below the wheel, while \u003cstrong\u003eChenrezig\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eShakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e appear in the upper corners, pointing the way to liberation beyond the cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ered border with a dark brown inner border\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned on both sides with a continuous column of auspicious symbols, frames the entire composition with warmth and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thangka originates from \u003cstrong\u003eNepal, early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted by skilled Himalayan artisans working in the living tradition of Nepalese sacred art. Pieces from this period and origin represent some of the finest examples of the craft produced in the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.5 inches tall x 13.5 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold \u003cstrong\u003eunframed\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to hang or frame to your preference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne hand-painted thangka on cotton canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Nepalese craftsmanship with gold detailing throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare iconographic details: skull-crowned Yama and Garuda birds flanking the wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and scholars of Buddhist philosophy and iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors seeking rare iconographic variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation rooms, dharma centers, and sacred home altars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is offered at a reduced price due to the following condition issue, visible in the detail photo provided:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant paint cracking, peeling, and lifting along the full length of the right red border edge, with some canvas exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe painted artwork itself is fully intact and unaffected. A professional framer can conceal this border damage during mounting. Please review all detail photos carefully before purchasing. All sales are final.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wheel of Life is said to have been designed by the Buddha himself as a teaching tool. To contemplate it is to see the entire architecture of conditioned existence, and the path beyond it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wondering Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50200147886328,"sku":null,"price":242.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/7777\/5096\/files\/bhavachakra-skull-crown-thangka-close-framed-shot.png?v=1787327884","url":"https:\/\/wonderingmonk.store\/products\/bhavachakra-wheel-of-life-thangka-skull-crown-yama-17-5-x-13-5","provider":"Wondering Monk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}