{"product_id":"original-painted-tibetan-door","title":"Original Painted Tibetan Door - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant antique Tibetan door is painted with the central motif of four auspicious animals circling the Wheel of Dharma, a symbol of Buddha \u0026amp; his teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wheel of Dharma was said to be fashioned from pure gold from the Jambud river, while the yin-yang symbol in the center depicts a 'swirl of joy'. It symbolises Buddha's teachings of wisdom, ethics, and concentration. The wheel was often used in Tibetan painting by Buddha himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Three Victorious Creatures of Harmony merges traditional predator and prey animals. The Makara-conch (top right), Fish-otter (bottom right), and Garuda-Snow Lion (bottom left). A Qilin is featured (top left) which is more commonly found in Chinese symbolism. All of these creatures feature in Tibetan temple paintings and on thangkas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base of the door is Mount Mandara rising from a churning ocean. This Mount is sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, and Jains. Precious jewels and a conch can be seen floating in the waters, the latter spreading wisdom and the words of Buddha's teachings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two pyramids of three jewels in the ocean represent the body, speech, and mind of all the Buddhas, while the group at the top are Tibetan wish-granting jewels (\u003cem\u003echintamani)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with wall hangers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 x 10 x 175 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Tibet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551431975221,"sku":"M868","price":3189.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M868.jpg?v=1789233501","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/original-painted-tibetan-door","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}