Antique Original Tibetan Buddhist Narrative Woodblock Print - $650 (Newton/Wellesley/Needham)

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This is a Tibetan Buddhist narrative woodblock print, a form widely produced in central Tibet from the 18th century onward, particularly at centers like the Nartang Monastery. The Nartang printing house (Tsang region, central Tibet) was a major producer from the early-to-mid 1700s. Typically used for religious education, meditation, and as affordable devotional images for laypeople and monastic communities, they usually feature crisp black-and-white imagery, sequential storytelling panels, and distinct iconography such as the Buddha with a radiant halo, attendants, and stylized landscape backgrounds.

This particular print follows the Nartang tradition of the 18th century. It features 4 registers (horizontal panels), each with a scene from Buddha’s life; bold, linear carving; spiritual iconography with figures shown in meditative or teaching poses; and natural elements stylized to frame the action.

Overall good condition given the age (ca late 18th or early 19th century).

Measurements: 18” x 22” (frame); 7” x 10” (art)

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This is a Tibetan Buddhist narrative woodblock print, a form widely produced in central Tibet from the 18th century onward, particularly at centers like the Nartang Monastery. The Nartang printing...