Tibetan Silver Plate with Maudgalyayana and Wheel of Life – 19th/20th Century - AND281
A silver plate with zodiac figures in the middle, surrounded by Maudgalyayana holding strange human alike figures in his hands. Also decorated with inscriptions. The wheel of life.
| Place of origin: | Tibet |
| Material: | Silver |
| Height: | 15 cm. |
| Lenght/dept: | 12 cm. |
| Age: | Early 20th cent. |
Highly intriguing Tibetan plate crafted in silver, featuring Maudgalyayana and a complex depiction of the Wheel of Life, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.
The composition is rich and layered, with Maudgalyayana shown holding human-like figures, referencing Buddhist narratives and moral symbolism. At the center, zodiac figures appear as part of the broader cosmological framework.
The plate serves as a visual interpretation of the Wheel of Life, illustrating the cycle of existence and the path of human experience through detailed symbolic imagery.
Inscriptions further enhance the spiritual significance, while the reverse is formed by a copper plate with its own motif, adding depth and craftsmanship to the piece.
Measuring 15 x 12 cm, the plate is compact yet rich in detail and meaning.
An unusual and highly detailed collector’s item – particularly appealing to those interested in Tibetan art, religious iconography, and symbolic artefacts.
AND-281
A silver plate with zodiac figures in the middle, surrounded by Maudgalyayana holding strange human alike figures in his hands. Also decorated with inscriptions. The wheel of life.
| Place of origin: | Tibet |
| Material: | Silver |
| Height: | 15 cm. |
| Lenght/dept: | 12 cm. |
| Age: | Early 20th cent. |
