4×5cm Regong Collectible Palden Lhamo Thangka Pendant: Tibetan Esoteric Guardian & Artistic Fusion
$1,299.00 USD
Meta Description: Discover the 4×5cm Regong-collected Palden Lhamo (White 哈尔) thangka pendant—handcrafted in Tibet with natural mineral pigments, encased in Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer silver shell. Explore its esoteric symbolism, Regong artistry, and cultural value.
Core Product Specifications
- Main Deity: Palden Lhamo (White 哈尔，chief worldly protector in Tibetan Buddhism)
- Origin: Qinghai
- Dimensions: 4cm × 5cm (palm-portable size)
- Pigments: Natural mineral pigments (lapis lazuli, cinnabar, malachite)
- Shell Craftsmanship: Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer silver shell
- Grade: Collectible (complies with 12 traditional Regong thangka processes)
I. Palden Lhamo: The Fierce Guardian of Tibetan Buddhism
As the chief worldly protector revered by Gelug, Nyingma, and other Tibetan Buddhist schools, Palden Lhamo (White 哈尔) embodies the dual essence of "wrathful compassion." His multi-armed, multi-faced form is not a symbol of violence—but a visual language for "destroying obstacles to enlightenment."
In esoteric tradition:
- Three faces (white, sky-blue, red): Represent mastery over the three realms (desire, form, formlessness).
- Six arms & ritual tools: The iron hook binds negative karma; the sword cuts ignorance; the bow/arrow symbolize "piercing delusion."
- Mount (blue snow lion): Signifies dominance over worldly forces, while the 伴神 (attendant deities) represent his ability to manifest in multiple forms to protect practitioners.
For Tibetan devotees, this pendant functions as a portable protector: Wearing it is believed to ward off obstacles, enhance career fortune (Palden Lhamo is also a "king of career"), and align the wearer with the "compassion hidden in wrath"—a core Vajrayana teaching.
II. Regong Thangka: The Art of 12 Traditional Processes
Crafted in Regong (a UNESCO-listed thangka hub), this 4×5cm pendant adheres to 12 centuries-old steps—elevating it from "art" to "cultural heritage":
1. Natural Mineral Pigments: Color That Lasts Centuries
Regong thangka artists use lapis lazuli (blue background), cinnabar (red accents), and malachite (green details)—minerals aged 3 years, ground to 5–20μm (finer than human hair), and mixed with ox glue (3:1 ratio). These pigments:
- Resist fading for over 100 years (vs. 10 years for chemical alternatives).
- Carry symbolic weight: Lapis lazuli represents cosmic wisdom; cinnabar symbolizes protective energy.
2. Regong’s Micro-Brushwork Mastery
Painting a 4×5cm thangka demands unparalleled precision:
- Artists use their pinky finger to paint 0.15mm gold lines (error margin ±0.02mm).
- The "eye-opening" ritual (a high lama blesses the deity’s eyes last) transforms the artwork into a spiritual vessel—not just a decoration.
III. Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer Silver Shell: Cross-Cultural Symbolism
The pendant’s silver casing merges Tibetan and Han Chinese aesthetics through the Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer (from Mogao Grottoes Cave 257):
- Cultural resonance: The deer symbolizes "kindness and justice" in Chinese Buddhism—echoing Palden Lhamo’s role as a protector of the virtuous.
- Craft details: The shell uses lost-wax casting to etch Tibetan "Eight Auspicious Symbols" into the edges, while the nine-colored deer’s multi-hued pattern mirrors the pendant’s mineral-pigment palette.
This fusion isn’t just decorative: It positions the pendant as a bridge between civilizations—honoring both Tibetan esoteric tradition and Dunhuang’s Silk Road legacy.
IV. Why This 4×5cm Pendant Is a Collectible Asset
In 2023’s thangka market, small, high-quality pieces outperform larger mass-produced works. Here’s why this pendant stands out:
- Size = Rarity: Regong artists spend 1.5× longer on 4×5cm thangkas (micro-brushwork requires 8–12 hours per day).
- Material Scarcity: Lapis lazuli prices have risen 500% in 10 years (mines are depleting), making the pendant’s 65% mineral-pigment content a scarce investment.
- Certified Value: It meets the "Wothangka" collectible standard (process + cultural purity), with an annual appreciation rate of 28.3%—outperforming many traditional assets.
V. Wearing & Caring for Your Palden Lhamo Pendant
To preserve its spiritual and material value:
- Wear it inside clothing to avoid contamination (aligning with Tibetan ritual protocol).
- Clean the silver shell with a soft cloth (avoid chemicals).
- Keep the thangka away from moisture/ direct sunlight (mineral pigments are durable, but not invincible).
For practitioners, this pendant is a "mobile mandala"; for collectors, it’s a rare blend of art and heritage; for anyone, it’s a reminder that even small objects can carry 1,000 years of wisdom.
For all orders exceeding a value of 100USD shipping is offered for free.
Returns will be accepted for up to 10 days of Customer’s receipt or tracking number on unworn items. You, as a Customer, are obliged to inform us via email before you return the item.
Otherwise, standard shipping charges apply. Check out our delivery Terms & Conditions for more details.
Returns will be accepted for up to 10 days of Customer’s receipt or tracking number on unworn items. You, as a Customer, are obliged to inform us via email before you return the item, only in the case of:
– Received the wrong item.
– Item arrived not as expected (ie. damaged packaging).
– Item had defects.
– Over delivery time.
– The shipper does not allow the goods to be inspected before payment.
The returned product(s) must be in the original packaging, safety wrapped, undamaged and unworn. This means that the item(s) must be safely packed in a carton box for protection during transport, possibly the same carton used to ship to you as a customer.
Recently Viewed
People Also Bought
Here’s some of our most similar products people are buying. Click to discover trending style.
