A hand-carved and painted wooden prayer plaque from Bhutan, centered by a three-part swirling motif and surrounded by raised Tibetan script picked out in traditional red, blue, green, yellow, and white. The dark stained wood and irregular carved border give the piece a wonderfully handmade quality, with surface wear and softened pigments that add to its character.
The lettering appears to reference Om Mani Padme Hum, the six-syllable mantra associated with Avalokiteshvara, or Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion. Sourced by Richard Christensen for our Bhutan Subscription Box photoshoot.
A hand-carved and painted wooden prayer plaque from Bhutan, centered by a three-part swirling motif and surrounded by raised Tibetan script picked out in traditional red, blue, green, yellow, and white. The dark stained wood and irregular carved border give the piece a wonderfully handmade quality, with surface wear and softened pigments that add to its character.
The lettering appears to reference Om Mani Padme Hum, the six-syllable mantra associated with Avalokiteshvara, or Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion. Sourced by Richard Christensen for our Bhutan Subscription Box photoshoot.
