The Green Tara Old Oil Varnished Thangka is an original hand-painted piece, a testament to the artist's skill and effort. It is made using natural colors and varnished with oil for longevity. Green Tara, the subject of this Thangka, holds great significance in the Buddhist tradition. She is believed to be the spiritual consort of Amogasiddhi Buddha and a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. Thangka paintings are distinct in that they are not flat like oil or acrylic paintings but have a complex subject. While they can last a long time and retain their luster, they are delicate and should be kept in dry places to prevent moisture from affecting the quality of the painting. Thangka paintings are versatile teaching tools due to their rich symbolism and intricate details. They depict the life of the Buddha, influential lamas, and other deities and bodhisattvas. When created correctly, they serve several functions. During rituals or ceremonies, holy images are often placed at the center and used for prayers or requests. Images of deities in Buddhism are teaching tools, depicting the life of Buddha, describing historical events of important lamas, or retelling myths associated with other deities. They offer an intriguing glimpse into the Buddhist tradition. Size with the Silk Brocade: 26 x 36-inches (66 cm x 90 cm) Size of Painting : 10-inch x 14-inch (25 cm x 36 cm) Material: Canvas Color: Water The thangka is not a flat creation like an oil painting or acrylic painting but consists of a complex subject. Generally, thangkas last a very long time and retain much of their luster, but because of their delicate nature, they have to be kept in dry places where moisture won't affect the quality of the painting. The Thangkas serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and Bodhisattvas. The Thangka, when created properly, perform several different functions. Images of deities can be used as teaching tools when depicting the life (or lives) of the Buddha, describing historical events concerning important Lamas, or retelling myths associated with other deities. The Devotional images act as the centerpiece during a ritual or ceremony and are often used as mediums through which one can offer prayers or make requests. SHIPPING We will ship within 24 hours from the receipt of payment and advise tracking number. We use international expedited shipping. IMPORT REGULATIONS: We request you to check import regulation and customs duties before ordering the item. Import duties, tax and other charges (if any) at destination countries are of buyer ?s responsibility. -All our paintings are original hand- painting, written (painted) on handmade cotton canvas by expert artists. - Actual color of the paintings may vary slightly due to light conditions during photo shooting and computer screen resolution. -Pictures in-person look better than photographs. -The size of the painting does not include the outer border - All the Paintings will be safely packed inside a PVC Tube to ensure safety during transportation. -Import Duties, taxes, and other charges (if any) at destination countries are of buyers' responsibility