What is Mongolian Thangka Painting?
Explore the Thangka collection of The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum, which includes iconic Buddhist masterworks by masters of the Ikh Khuree from the XIX to the XX century.
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Walk around the hall and explore the murals of the Chin Sujigt Nomun Khan monastery.
Sri Devi (XIX century) by Unknown artistThe Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
Sri Devi
The painting dates back to the 19th century and was created by an unidentified artist using mineral pigments on cotton.
The Mongolians have always venerated Sri Devi as a promoter of virtue. Because of this role, an invocation ceremony of Sri Devi takes place in Mongolian monasteries on traditional New Year’s Eve to herald a promising new year.
White Tara
The painting is from the XIX century. It was depicted by an unknown artist painting mineral pigments on cotton.
White Tara (XIX century) by Unknown artistThe Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
White Tara is one of the three crucial Long-Life deities. She sits in the vajra position on top of a fully developed white lotus while her body, as white as the moon, radiates countless light rays.
Green Tara
The artwork dates back to the XIX century and was crafted by an anonymous artist using mineral pigments on cotton.
Green Tara (XIX century) by Unknown artistThe Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
Green Tara, a female Buddha, appeared as a bodhisattva to rescue all beings from suffering.
Twelve deeds of Shakyamuni Buddha
The painting is from the XIX century.
Twelve deeds of Shakyamuni Buddha (XIX century) by Unknown artistThe Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
An unknown artist depicted the twelve historic parts of Buddha’s life using mineral pigments on cotton for the enlightenment and sake of all sentient beings.
Begtse Dharmapala
The painting is from the XIX century.
Begtse Dharmapala (XIX century) by Unknown artistThe Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
It was portrayed by an unidentified artist who painted mineral pigments on cotton. As one of the ten Guardian deities of Gelugpa, his responsibility is to safeguard and uphold the laws of state and religion.
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