Human Body Anatomy Thangka
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Human Body Anatomy Thangka – Tibetan Medical Illustration
This rare Human Body Anatomy Thangka is a traditional Tibetan medical painting that vividly illustrates the intricate structure of the human body according to Tibetan medicine. Combining ancient wisdom with exquisite artistry, it is not only a striking visual but also a profound educational and spiritual tool for practitioners, healers, and collectors alike.
Specifications
- Master Quality Artwork: Hand-drawn with exceptional detail and spiritual significance
- Dimensions: 44 x 37 cm
- Materials: Dust of Gold with Tibetan Colors mixed with Hide Glue
- Canvas: Organic Cotton for authenticity and durability
- Origin: Hand-painted in Nepal
This Thangka is a faithful reproduction of the traditional Tibetan medical thangkas found in monastic medical colleges. It details the structure of the human body from the perspective of Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan medicine), including muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Each element reflects how body, mind, and energy interconnect in holistic Tibetan healing. These paintings were historically used by doctors to train apprentices and explain health principles to patients.
The thangka carries deep meaning—not just for medical study, but also for spiritual contemplation, showing the human body as a sacred vessel. It’s a remarkable convergence of science, spirituality, and art.
Key Benefits:
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Authentic Educational Tool: Based on centuries-old Tibetan medical knowledge
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Visually Powerful: Striking detail ideal for study, meditation, or wall display
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Culturally Significant: Preserves traditional Buddhist healing wisdom
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Hand-Painted Craftsmanship: A true collector’s item made by skilled artisans
Whether you're a student of traditional medicine, a healer, or a lover of unique Himalayan art, this Human Body Anatomy Thangka brings depth, learning, and cultural richness into your space. It serves as a conversation piece, a spiritual mirror, and a visual journey through the wisdom of the body.
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Human Body Anatomy Thangka
ADD A TRADITIONAL HAND EMBROIDERY SILK BROCADE
Want to add a Brocade to your beautiful Thangka Painting? Traditional Style Brocade has been one of the most popular form of mounting as it has a greater religious merit.
THANGKA, A SACRED ART
Tibetan Thangka paintings, also known as the “Art of Enlightenment”, are sacred pieces of art that are rich in symbolism. They are important supports that are revered for meditation and visualization.
The Tibetan thangka meaning goes deeper than just sacred art and conveys reverence. An art form is genuinely sacred when it awakens a direct experience deeper than our ordinary selves and the material world in the mind.
We are proud to offer our customers only the best selection of Tibetan art. All our paintings go through a rigorous screening process in our studio and are guaranteed to be origianl and authentic.
100% COTTON CANVAS & NATURAL MINERALS
Preparing the Cotton canvas before starting to paint a Thangka. This process includes washing, drying, stretching, sizing and everything needed to make a perfect base for the thangka to last for centuries.
Thangka paintings are painted using natural minerals such as agate, gold, silver, cinnabar, saffron, ocher, rhubarb,lapis and many other minerals. To create the ideal pigment for painting, these materials are ground several times. This makes the materials even more durable and long-lasting. Thus, you can surely expect the color of the Thangka to withstand the test of time.
The gold in the ornaments and detailing is made from real gold dust.