【Product Information】

Main Deity: Ākāśagarbha

School: Amdo Qiangba School

Artist: Senior Realistic-style Painter of the Amdo Qiangba Tradition

Size: 4 × 5 cm

Materials: Mineral pigments, gold, cinnabar, lapis lazuli, turquoise, malachite, coral

Technique: Realistic Amdo shading, layered skin tones, refined gold detailing, full composition

【Description】

Ākāśagarbha—the “Treasury of Space,” symbolizing inexhaustible wisdom and merit—

is revered in Mahāyāna Buddhism for:

* Boundless merit and wisdom

* Dispelling confusion and doubt

* Clarity of memory and understanding

* Supporting achievement and fulfillment

This depiction shows the classic peaceful blue form:

* Blue body symbolizing vast, spacious wisdom

* Right hand holding a sword cutting through ignorance

* Left hand holding a lotus with a wish-fulfilling jewel

* Calm, balanced expression typical of the deity

The painting captures the serene yet powerful presence of Ākāśagarbha

in refined Amdo realistic style.

【Artistic Features】

* Soft, lifelike rendering with multi-layer mineral shading

* Precise gold detailing on the sword, jewel, and ornaments

* Luminous halo with layered gold gradients

* Full composition with clouds, lotus motifs, and fine decorative patterns

* Exceptional detail within a 4×5 cm miniature scale

A high-level example of the Amdo Qiangba tradition,

combining clarity, richness, and refined craftsmanship.