Unframed Shakyamuni Buddha Mandala Thangka | 24K Gold | 42 × 34 cm

A Masterwork of 24K Gold Thangka Painting from Kathmandu

This extraordinary Shakyamuni Buddha Mandala Thangka represents the pinnacle of Nepalese sacred art. Hand-painted in Kathmandu, Nepal with genuine 24-karat gold, the luminous gold detailing throughout the composition catches the light with a warmth and depth that no reproduction can replicate. Shakyamuni Buddha sits in radiant golden glory at the top center, flanked by two Buddhas enshrined in ornate temple pavilions, presiding over an extraordinarily complex and densely populated mandala below.

The central mandala is a cosmological marvel, with multiple concentric rings of deities, offering figures, and architectural elements rendered in breathtaking detail. The surrounding landscape teems with celestial beings floating on clouds, blue dragons, and auspicious symbols. The rich red border with a dark brown inner border is adorned on both sides with the eight auspicious symbols rendered in 24K gold, including the dharma wheel, the endless knot, the lotus, the treasure vase, and more.

This is a piece of exceptional provenance and material quality, a true collector's thangka.

Provenance

Hand-painted in Kathmandu, Nepal, circa 2000, by master artisans working in the living tradition of Nepalese sacred art. Genuine 24-karat gold used throughout.

Dimensions

• 16.5 inches tall x 13 inches wide
• Sold unframed, ready to hang or frame to your preference

What You'll Receive

• One hand-painted thangka on cotton canvas
• Genuine 24-karat gold detailing throughout
• Authentic Kathmandu craftsmanship from circa 2000
• Eight auspicious symbols rendered in gold on both side borders

Perfect For

• Serious collectors of Himalayan and Tibetan Buddhist fine art
• Devotees of Shakyamuni Buddha seeking a museum-quality devotional piece
• A centerpiece for a meditation room, altar, or sacred space

⚠️ Condition Disclosure

This piece is offered at a modest reduction due to the following minor condition issue:

• Border residue: Minor paint residue and surface smudging along the border edges, visible in the detail photos provided.

The painted artwork and gold detailing are fully intact and unaffected. Please review all detail photos carefully before purchasing. All sales are final.

To own a 24K gold thangka from Kathmandu is to own a piece of living sacred tradition, painted with the same materials and devotion that have illuminated Buddhist art for centuries.