Black Jambhala Mini Thangka Pendant – Hand-Painted Tibetan Mineral Pigment Art (3.5 × 4.5 cm)

Product Overview

This Black Jambhala Mini Thangka Pendant is a hand-painted miniature thangka created in the traditional Tibetan mineral pigment style and presented in a silver protective case. Crafted on a small scale yet executed with formal thangka discipline, this piece is designed for close personal use, collection, and long-term cultural preservation rather than mass-produced ornamentation.

With its compact format, the pendant emphasizes intimacy, portability, and daily spiritual presence, making it suitable for practitioners and collectors who value refined workmanship and authentic lineage.

Deity Introduction

Black Jambhala, also known as the Black God of Wealth, is one of the Five Wealth Deities in Tibetan Buddhism. His origin traces back to the Indian deity Kubera and later evolved within Vajrayana Buddhism as a powerful protector associated with overcoming material hardship and supporting balanced livelihood.

He is often regarded as a wrathful manifestation connected with resolute compassion, representing the active removal of obstacles related to scarcity and imbalance.

Spiritual Meaning & Practice Logic

Black Jambhala is traditionally associated with generosity, disciplined intention, and the transformation of conditions that give rise to material insecurity. Devotional focus on this deity emphasizes ethical wealth, merit accumulation, and the alignment of material stability with spiritual responsibility.

Rather than symbolizing instant outcomes, his imagery supports mindful engagement with livelihood, personal responsibility, and the cultivation of supportive conditions for both worldly and spiritual pursuits.

Combined Practice Logic

Not applicable.

Artistic Origin & Lineage

This miniature thangka is hand-painted in Tibet and belongs to the traditional Tibetan mineral pigment lineage. The artwork follows established iconographic standards and proportional rules, reflecting disciplined training rather than factory reproduction. Each piece retains subtle individual variation characteristic of authentic hand-painted thangka art.

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Artwork: Hand-painted using natural mineral pigments

• Painting style: Tibetan “coarse mineral” layered texture tradition

• Pigments: Stable mineral colors known for long-term color retention

• Pendant case: Dunhuang Nine-Color Deer silver case

The layered mineral pigments create depth and texture that cannot be replicated through printing, contributing to both visual richness and long-term collectability.

Size, Format & Details

• Painting size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm

• Format: Single-sided miniature thangka pendant

• Structure: Encased for protection and portability

Usage & Suitable For

• Buddhist practitioners seeking a personal devotional image

• Collectors of Tibetan religious and mineral pigment artwork

• Use during meditation, travel, or placement in a personal shrine

• Long-term cultural preservation or heirloom collection

Cultural Note & Disclaimer

This item is offered as a religious artwork and cultural object rooted in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It does not guarantee specific outcomes or results. Any spiritual meaning associated with Black Jambhala arises from traditional teachings and individual practice, and should be approached with respect and personal discernment.