Hand-Painted by Master from Rebkong, Qinghai
Artist: Ji Hexian
This thangka features the Four Harmonious Auspicious Beings (He Mu Si Rui Tu), a classic auspicious subject in Tibetan Buddhism. With a deep blue background accented by gold embellishments and colorful glazes, it integrates faith, art, and craftsmanship. As a 100% hand-painted work, it visually embodies the Tibetan cultural values of "harmony among the four auspicious beings and complete auspiciousness." Serving as an artistic treasure to adorn spaces, it radiates the core cultural energy of "harmonious coexistence and enduring blessings."
Specifications
• Uniqueness: Each piece is an original, one-of-a-kind creation worldwide.
• Size: 55*75CM (subject to actual product).
• Technique: Created using traditional Tibetan meticulous heavy-color painting techniques, strictly adhering to the rituals of traditional auspicious patterns. Centered on the Four Harmonious Auspicious Beings, the deep blue background enhances a serene and sacred auspicious aura, with distinct layers between the figures and the background, showcasing the blue thangka's dignity and exquisite craftsmanship.
• Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based pigments (including lapis lazuli blue, gold powder, mineral white, etc.), blended with ox bile and animal glue. The colors remain vivid over time, embodying the artistic philosophy of "upholding faith through materials." The blue-gold-white color scheme delivers a striking visual impact.
• Canvas: Traditional Tibetan cotton cloth, processed through gluing, powdering, and repeated polishing.
• Mounting: Framed in modern solid wood with exquisite craftsmanship, preserving the artwork while highlighting its noble artistic aura.
• Origin & Craftsmanship: 100% hand-painted in Rebkong, Qinghai.
About Four Harmonious Auspicious Beings Blue-Gold Thangka Art
1. Iconic Features & Cultural Connotation
Core Figures: The Four Harmonious Auspicious Beings – The Ultimate Symbol of Harmony & Auspiciousness
The Four Harmonious Auspicious Beings (He Mu Si Rui Tu) is a classic symbol of "harmonious coexistence and complete auspiciousness" in Tibetan culture, consisting of an elephant, a monkey, a rabbit, and a bird (or Tibetan eared pheasant). Every detail gains deeper meaning against the deep blue background:
• Elephant: A large, pure white elephant symbolizes "stability and strength," serving as the foundation of the four beings. It implies a stable life and solid foundation. With its trunk gently holding a flower branch, it represents "enduring blessings and perpetual vitality."
• Monkey: A red monkey perched on the elephant's back symbolizes "agility and wisdom," implying quick-wittedness in dealing with affairs and profound wisdom. It complements the elephant's stability.
• Rabbit: A white rabbit standing on the monkey's shoulder symbolizes "gentleness and humility," implying a kind temperament and modest conduct, adding a soft force to the group.
• Bird (Tibetan Eared Pheasant): A brightly colored bird standing on the rabbit's head symbolizes "loftiness and agility," implying noble aspirations and flexible good fortune, infusing the four beings with upward momentum.
The four beings stand layer upon layer, neither conflicting nor independent—instead relying on one another. They perfectly interpret the cultural connotation of "harmonious coexistence regardless of size," serving as a spiritual totem of "family harmony and social unity" in Tibetan culture.
Background Elements
• Trees & Flowers: On the left side of the painting stands a large tree with golden branches and leaves, its deep blue trunk sturdy and gilded leaves lush. It symbolizes "evergreen life and widespread blessings." Below and around the tree are dotted with blue and gold flowers, echoing the Four Harmonious Auspicious Beings and enriching the visual layers.
• Landscapes & Auspicious Clouds: The background depicts deep blue distant mountains and auspicious clouds, with mountain outlines outlined in gold powder and cloud lines flowing gracefully. It implies "blessings as distant as mountains and as pervasive as auspicious clouds," creating a profound artistic conception of "harmony and auspiciousness existing between heaven and earth."
2. Cultural Connotation & Artistic Value
The Four Harmonious Auspicious Beings is the core symbol of "harmonious coexistence" in Tibetan culture. This blue-gold thangka is rooted in people's sincere prayers for "family harmony, social unity, and complete auspiciousness." By admiring the figures, viewers can not only intuitively feel the wisdom of "harmonious coexistence and mutual assistance regardless of differences" but also subtly absorb the cultural essence of "living in harmony and appreciating each other's uniqueness." This vividly embodies the Tibetan cultural value of "valuing harmony as the most precious."
In terms of artistic value, it is an exquisite example of Rebkong blue thangka. The blue-gold-white color scheme is not merely decorative: blue symbolizes purity and tranquility, gold represents sacredness and completeness, and white signifies purity and harmony. Their fusion exudes elegance and holiness. The natural mineral and plant pigments—pure and rich lapis lazuli blue, full gold leaf gilding, and flawless mineral white—remain unfaded for centuries, perfectly embodying the philosophy of "upholding faith through materials." Following strict traditional rituals, the artist infused reverence for culture and craftsmanship into every detail, from the animals' expressions and textures to the overall layout and layers of landscapes. Ultimately, the harmonious aspirations of the Four Harmonious Auspicious Beings are materialized through exquisite craftsmanship, allowing viewers to experience artistic shock while comprehending the profound heritage of Tibetan culture's "harmony and completeness."
