{"product_id":"untitled-jul3_19-01-23","title":"Framed Pair of Antique Tibetan Buddhist Illuminated Manuscript Leaves – Green Tara \u0026 Palden Lhamo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional, finely rendered pair of antique Tibetan Buddhist illuminated manuscript leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Executed in vibrant polychrome gouache on paper with delicate gold highlights, each miniature devotional painting features hand-inked Tibetan script along the lower margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis matched pair offers a beautiful thematic and theological balance, capturing two of the most revered female figures in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon—one peaceful and one wrathful:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Peaceful Manifestation (Green Tara):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyamatara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the beloved bodhisattva of active compassion and immediate protection from fears. She is shown seated in a posture of royal ease (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elalitasana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) upon a blooming pink lotus throne, framed by a soft pink halo and a radiant rainbow aureole while flanked by lotus blossoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wrathful Manifestation (Palden Lhamo):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Depicts the fierce, principal female Dharma protector (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDharmapala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). She is traditionally shown crossing a sea of blood upon her signature yellow mule, enveloped by roaring wisdom flames and brandishing her staff to clear obstacles and subdue negative forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation \u0026amp; Framing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth manuscript leaves are elegantly presented to gallery standards, individually floated on premium cream linen mats and housed in matching, classic gilt wood frames. The presentation makes this rare pair completely ready to display as a unified wall statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork shows a gentle, genuine patination, soft tonal aging, and minor stable pigment wear to the historic paper consistent with age and ritual heritage. This authentic character adds excellent depth and provenance to the presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47983748775988,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/6E0218C4-64F5-4743-96A8-552D6CCBB68A.jpg?v=1783653544","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/untitled-jul3_19-01-23","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}