A TIBETAN BHAVACAKRA.
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An early twentieth century hand painted Tibetan Bhavacakra, depicting the Wheel of Life held in the mouth and hands of Mahakala, the Hindu God of Time, Destruction and Power, comprising: six sections representing various levels, surrounded by different sections with figures engaged in various pursuits and gory scenes, unframed and currently rolled, 57cms by 81cms.
The Bhavacakra is one of the visual representations of Buddhist teachings. The central roundel depicts the cycle of existence, the three animals: cockerel, hog and serpent represent passion, ignorance and anger, encircled by bright and dark semicircles symbolising karma, the six divided sections represent Samsara, the six realms of existence, within a border illustrating Pratityasamutpada, the dependent arising.
Condition
some areas of loss and creasing particularly to upper margin. some small tears and losses. some areas of age toning and discolouration. see online images.
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Description
An early twentieth century hand painted Tibetan Bhavacakra, depicting the Wheel of Life held in the mouth and hands of Mahakala, the Hindu God of Time, Destruction and Power, comprising: six sections representing various levels, surrounded by different sections with figures engaged in various pursuits and gory scenes, unframed and currently rolled, 57cms by 81cms.
The Bhavacakra is one of the visual representations of Buddhist teachings. The central roundel depicts the cycle of existence, the three animals: cockerel, hog and serpent represent passion, ignorance and anger, encircled by bright and dark semicircles symbolising karma, the six divided sections represent Samsara, the six realms of existence, within a border illustrating Pratityasamutpada, the dependent arising.
Condition
some areas of loss and creasing particularly to upper margin. some small tears and losses. some areas of age toning and discolouration. see online images.
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