Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara Mini Thangka — Artwork Core Only · XTK-032 — XTK-032:5b449d20cd524bf8a253bc009e1985af1a9a2fd5f76fae42f0d9379a37eba799
The piece

Thangka Painting · Cotton canvas

Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara Mini Thangka — Artwork Core Only · XTK-032

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Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara · 4.0 × 5.0 cm · xtk-032

The piece

Size 4.0 × 5.0 cm
MaterialCotton canvas
Artist / workshopHuajian Dangzhi
OriginRegong / Tongren County, Huangnan Prefecture
Figure Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara
Referencextk-032
One of oneYes

The work

Artwork core only. Any frame or case shown in the photograph is for presentation and is not included.

About this work

Note: Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara is a common Avalokiteshvara theme in Buddhist art. Body color, implements, mudras, posture, crown and background details may differ across lineages and thangka works. The following focuses on thangka art, cultural meaning and gift blessings, and makes no claims of religious efficacy.

Key Selling Points

Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara theme, showing a kind and dignified artistic spirit

The composition of Avalokiteshvara seated on a lotus with six arms outstretched is warm and dignified, often bringing to mind compassion, peace and a composed mind.

Many-armed posture, a richly layered composition

The six arms unfold naturally around the figure, giving the picture more balance and rhythm and showing delicate traditional iconographic aesthetics in a tiny space.

Surrounded by lotus seat, flowers and leaves, a bright and lively picture

Lotus petals, flowers, leaf patterns and the halo are laid out in layers, with vermilion, blue-green and golden yellow setting each other off, rich in detail and lasting appeal.

Jeweled crown, necklaces and garments, the full beauty of thangka ornament

From the crown jewels, earrings and necklaces to the garment folds and ribbons, line and color interweave finely, adding ornate yet dignified layers to the figure.

A square gold rim surrounds the picture, with a crown ornament at the top dotted with colored-gem patterns, giving the whole more completeness and an antique, ornate appeal.

A small thangka artwork, suited to gifting and collecting

Blending traditional cultural imagery with refined painting, it can be displayed on a desk or in an elegant room, and is also a warm and sincere gift.

Cultural Meaning

Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara forms a dignified yet gentle picture through elements such as many arms, a jeweled crown, necklaces, a lotus seat and a round halo. The many-armed form enriches the visual layers and can often be understood as an artistic expression of compassion and broad care.

In the painting, Avalokiteshvara's expression is settled as he sits on a layered lotus seat, surrounded by blooming flowers and leaves in rich color. This composition conveys a peace that comes from within: even amid busyness and change, we can set aside a moment of quiet contemplation and re-order the rhythm of the heart.

The blessing this mini thangka conveys is the wish for a little more gentleness and understanding in life and goodwill in our dealings with others; and that every busy day may have a settled, clear and easy state of mind.

May you hold gentleness in your heart and meet kindness wherever you go;

may body and mind be at peace and the years unfold with composure;

may clarity and joy always be with you wherever you go.

Suitable For

Family and friends who value inner calm and a sense of ritual in life

May they keep a peaceful, open state of mind and rhythm in busy daily life.

Friends going through pressure or emotional ups and downs

Expressing gentle companionship and understanding; may they slowly rest in their hearts and face life with composure.

Family and friends starting a new stage of life

Whether moving house, a new job, graduation or a new journey in life, it carries a wish for gentleness, smooth progress and ease.

Collectors who love the Avalokiteshvara theme, thangka painting and traditional ornament

Yourself

Display it in your study, on a tea table, in your bedroom or a personal collection space, adding a quiet, gentle cultural scene to daily life.

Display and Care Suggestions

Keep the environment dry and clean, away from damp, grease and chemicals such as perfume and cleaners.

Buddhist-art themes are best displayed, stored and enjoyed in a tidy, respectful way.

Size 4.0 × 5.0 cm
Included accessoriesNone
FramingUnmounted — artwork core only; frame/case not included
MaterialCotton canvas
Artist / workshopHuajian Dangzhi
Art traditionRegong school
OriginRegong / Tongren County, Huangnan Prefecture
Figure Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara
Referencextk-032
One of oneYes

A note on what this is

We present these objects as works of art and describe their subjects and craftsmanship. We make no claim that ownership will change your circumstances.

General craft background

Notes on Color Thangka Craftsmanship

Color thangka uses natural mineral coloring as its core visual language. On a smooth, finely prepared cotton ground, the painter sketches and outlines the figures according to iconographic rules, then applies color layer by layer using mineral pigments such as cinnabar, realgar, malachite green, azurite blue, conch-shell white, red ochre and yellow ochre, together with small amounts of plant-based color.

During painting, the pigments are ground, settled and mixed with binder, then blended with animal glue and applied in thin washes. Through repeated glazing from light to dark, the painter renders the texture of the deity's body, the folds of garments, lotus patterns, rocks and clouds, and background ornament, so the colors are full and vivid while keeping fine, translucent layers.

Mineral pigments commonly used in color thangka include:

  • Cinnabar: for robes, lotuses, flame patterns and red ornament
  • Realgar: for the warm yellow of the deity's body, crowns and local patterns
  • Malachite / mineral green: for lotus leaves, landscapes, garments and blue-green ornament
  • Lapis lazuli / azurite blue: for the sky, background, garment folds and blue details
  • Conch-shell white: for highlighting the body, cloud patterns, pearls and facial details
  • Red ochre, yellow ochre: for rocks, ground, skin-tone transitions and warm layers
  • Carbon black: for outlines, hair, shadows and contour details

After the main coloring is done, the painter outlines contours, garment folds and patterns with a fine brush, and uses gold leaf, gold powder or mud gold in places such as the halo, crown, ritual implements, garment edges and important motifs to paint details, adding dignity and opulent layers to the work.

Traditional materials palette (general reference)

This palette is general background and does not confirm that every listed material is present in this individual work.

Canvas: cotton; pigments: gold leaf, silver leaf, gold powder, silver powder, mud gold, mud silver, coarse gold, fine gold, deep gold, light gold, red gold, blue gold, 98 gold, 74 gold, cinnabar, vermilion, realgar, orpiment, red ochre, yellow ochre, stone yellow, malachite green (malachite), azurite blue (azurite), lapis lazuli, ultramarine, stone purple, amethyst powder, lime white, lead white, conch-shell white, mica powder, carbon black, pine-soot ink, mineral carbon black, indigo, earth green, mineral red, mineral brown.

General condition and aftercare guidance

Condition, Imperfections and Free Replacement Policy

Subtle differences in brushwork, the natural graininess of mineral pigments, changes in the luster of the gold under different lighting, and the slight texture of the canvas and mounting materials are all normal features of a traditional hand-painted thangka, not quality problems.

Because every thangka is hand-painted, no two works are exactly alike. Slight color differences or variations in local brushwork or pattern details caused by photographic lighting, screen display and the properties of natural materials are within the normal range.

If the work you receive has any of the following, we will replace it with a new one free of charge:

Obvious creases, damage or stains on the painting;

Damage to the canvas, paint layer or mounting that affects the overall display;

Obvious and substantial differences in color, material or craftsmanship between the item and the displayed sample;

The main image, size or core craftsmanship seriously does not match the order.

We carefully inspect every work before shipping and only send it once we have confirmed that the painting, materials, mounting and packaging are in good condition, doing our best to ensure the work you receive is complete, beautiful, and meets display and collecting standards.

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Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara Mini Thangka — Artwork Core Only · XTK-032