{"product_id":"3-5x4-5cm-hand-painted-rekong-cuiying-dhritarashtra-thangka-pendant-upholding-the-realm-and-protection","title":"3.5x4.5cm Hand-Painted Rekong Cuiying (翠映梵心) Dhritarashtra (Eastern Guardian King) Thangka Pendant: Upholding the Realm and Protection","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeity: Dhritarashtra (东方持国天王) – The Guardian King of the East (东方持国天王); \"he who upholds the realm\" (持国); embodies protection of the eastern direction (护持东方), harmony, and the lute\/music. One of the Four Heavenly Kings; protects the Dharma and its practitioners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt School\/Origin: Rekong (热贡) – Cuiying (翠映梵心) series, Rekong intangible heritage (热贡非遗传承 · 翠唐系列). Painted by Rekong lama artists (喇嘛画师绘画); natural mineral pigments, colour stable for a hundred years (采用天然矿物颜百年不变色). With gift box and certificate of collection (礼盒 收藏证书). Inheritable and collectible (可传承 可收藏).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Painting Core 3.5 x 4.5 cm (Precision Miniature Art). Pigments: 100% Genuine Natural Minerals. Casing: Gift box and certificate (礼盒 收藏证书). Merit: Upholding the realm; protection of the East; harmony; Dharma protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI. Cultural Context \u0026amp;amp; Divine Symbolism Dhritarashtra (东方持国天王) is the Guardian King of the East (东方持国天王), \"he who upholds the realm\" (持国), embodying protection of the eastern direction and harmony. This 3.5x4.5cm Rekong Cuiying (翠映梵心) pendant serves as a concentrated vessel of this blessing—painted by Rekong lama artists with natural mineral pigments, colour stable for a hundred years, with gift box and certificate, inheritable and collectible—designed to support upholding the realm and protection in daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eII. Expanded Visual Analysis: The Micro-Universe of the Masterpiece Despite its 3.5x4.5cm scale, this Thangka displays breathtaking precision and the distinctive Cuiying palette. The dignified countenance, the lute or attribute, the celestial armour and robes, the halo, and the presentation with gift box and certificate (礼盒 收藏证书) are rendered with fine mineral and gold detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIII. Artistic Alchemy: Inheritable Mineral Heritage This piece is \"inheritable and collectible\" (可传承, 可收藏). Painted by Rekong lama artists with natural mineral pigments (喇嘛画师绘画 采用天然矿物颜百年不变色), the colours remain stable for over a hundred years. The 3.5x4.5cm format makes it a dignified yet wearable support for the Guardian of the East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIV. Spiritual Efficacy for the Modern Journey Upholding the Realm: Supports the blessing of upholding the realm (持国) and stability. Protection of the East: Invoked for protection of the eastern direction and for general protection. Harmony: Said to support harmony and the protection of the Dharma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Dhritarashtra #Rekong #Cuiying #TibetanThangka #GuardianKing #BuddhistArt #MineralPigment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"圣炬唐卡","offers":[{"title":"Dhritarashtra \/ 3.5*4.5cm \/ Qinghai","offer_id":49968224796865,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/9002\/1313\/files\/tibetan-buddhist-culture-dhritarashtra-rekong-3-5x4-5-cuiying-pendant.jpg?v=1770560759","url":"https:\/\/tibetanbuddhist-culture.com\/products\/3-5x4-5cm-hand-painted-rekong-cuiying-dhritarashtra-thangka-pendant-upholding-the-realm-and-protection","provider":"Tibetan Buddhist Culture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}