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University of Virginia collection of thangkas

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Identifier: MSS 16855

Content Description

This collection contains three Tibetan commissioned by the University of Virginia Library for the opening of the renovated library in 2024. Thangkas are paintings on on cotton or silk appliqué, typically of a deity, scene or a mandala and act as a visualization support for mediation practices or other Buddhist rituals. The titles of the three thangkas are Seventeen Philosophers, Four Friends, and World Peace Mandala. The three scrolls are on cotton... canvas, painted with stone colors and decorated with 24-carat gold on brocade with wooden handles. All were scanned, and two were reproduced to display outside the Tibetan reading room in Shannon Library 2024. These were created by the Rincheling Gallery and Art School located at Boudhanath, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.

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Dates

  • Creation: 2023

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is minimally processed and available for use.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection contains some in-copyright material. Visit our Permissions and Publishing page for more information about use of Special Collections materials. The library can provide copyright information upon request, but users are responsible for making their own determination about lawful use of collections materials.

Biographical / Historical

Rincheling Gallery and Art School is located at Boudhanath, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The school produces a large variety of thangkas, while following the Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist philosophy and tradition. The owner of the gallery and school is Mr. Tashi Lama. The school strives to preserve the ancient Buddhist painting tradition and uses traditional materials and manner of painting to create their works.

Extent

3.26 Cubic Feet (3 tube containers) ; Containers 2 (6.25X 6.25 X 36 inches) 1 (6.25X 6.25 X 72 inches)

Language of Materials

No linguistic content; Not applicable

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