ETHAS 048164

Tibet thangka le protecteur Begtse

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048164
The protector Begtse
Tibet
18th century
Painting on cotton, brocade
Acquired in 1991
Begtse is an important protector of the Law (dharmapāla), invoked against the obstacles of the passions and anything which might prevent the Law of Buddha from reaching fulfilment.

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Tibetan Buddhist iconography

Buddhism spread to the Roof of the World in the 7th century and Tibetan Buddhism is deeply Tantric. As in Japan, its iconography is extremely rich and coded. It accentuates the representation of the masters and their teaching. As in the other Buddhist countries, paintings and statues are part of a consecration ritual, which incites the divinities shown in the images to come and live in them.

Bibliograpy

  • Eracle, Jean. 1993. Thanka de l'Himalaya, images de la sagesse. Genève / Ivrea : Musée d'ethnographie / Priuli & Verlucca, no 49, MEG Carl-Vogt,

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