{"product_id":"unframed-kalachakra-mandala-thangka-painting-four-corner-mandalas-20-5-x-15-5","title":"Unframed Kalachakra Mandala Thangka Painting | Four Corner Mandalas | 53 × 40 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Wheel of Time, Rendered in Extraordinary Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eKalachakra Mandala Thangka\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most sacred and complex compositions in all of Vajrayana Buddhist art. The Kalachakra, or Wheel of Time, represents the union of time, cosmos, and enlightened mind, and this painting captures that cosmic vision with breathtaking precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the center sits the Kalachakra deity within a multi-tiered palace mandala of interlocking geometric forms. Four complete subsidiary mandalas anchor each corner of the composition, each populated with their own deity figures and symbolic imagery. The surrounding field teems with wrathful and peaceful protectors, offering goddesses, and narrative vignettes, all rendered against a rich teal and deep black ground with gold detailing throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece for the serious collector or devoted practitioner, a complete cosmological vision painted by a master hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-painted in \u003cstrong\u003eKathmandu, Nepal, circa 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, by skilled 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\u003e20.5 inches tall x 15.5 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold \u003cstrong\u003eunframed\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to 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 Kathmandu craftsmanship with gold detailing throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional iconographic complexity, suitable for serious collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious collectors of Tibetan and Himalayan sacred art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVajrayana practitioners and Kalachakra initiates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA museum-quality centerpiece for a meditation room or altar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is offered at a significantly reduced price due to the following condition issues, which are clearly visible in the detail photos provided:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop center crease:\u003c\/strong\u003e A crease runs through the top center of the canvas, extending into the border area. Minor paint lifting is visible at this crease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide edge fraying:\u003c\/strong\u003e The left and right canvas edges show fraying of the cotton canvas material along the border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder creases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional minor creases are present along the canvas border edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe painted artwork itself remains intact and the iconographic detail is unaffected. A professional framer may be able to address some of these issues. Please review all detail photos carefully before purchasing. All sales are final.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Kalachakra is among the most profound teachings in Tibetan Buddhism. To live with this mandala is to dwell at the intersection of time and timelessness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wondering Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50192915398904,"sku":null,"price":722.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/7777\/5096\/files\/kalachakra-mandala-thangka-close-framed-shot.png?v=1787258531","url":"https:\/\/wonderingmonk.store\/products\/unframed-kalachakra-mandala-thangka-painting-four-corner-mandalas-20-5-x-15-5","provider":"Wondering Monk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}