Chitipati (Cemetery Lords) Mini Thangka Pendant – Rebgong Mineral Pigment Art (4 × 5 cm)

1) Product Overview

Chitipati (Cemetery Lords) Mini Thangka Pendant is a hand-painted miniature thangka created in Rebgong using traditional mineral pigments. Presented in a Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer silver gawu case, this work represents a rare dual-deity protector composition rooted in Chakrasamvara lineage iconography, crafted for collectors and practitioners who value orthodox symbolism and enduring materials.

2) Deity Introduction

Chitipati, also known as the Cemetery Lords, are a pair of skeletal protector deities originating from the Chakrasamvara (Heruka) tantric system. They are regarded as uncommon guardian figures associated with charnel ground symbolism, representing the guardianship of sacred space and the transcendence of conventional notions of permanence and self.

3) Spiritual Meaning & Practice Logic

These deities are traditionally associated with contemplation of impermanence, non-attachment, and insight into emptiness. Their imagery serves as a reminder of the transient nature of worldly phenomena, encouraging disciplined reflection, ethical awareness, and the cultivation of wisdom rather than reliance on outcome-based assurances.

4) Combined Practice Logic

As a paired deity composition, the Cemetery Lords symbolize complementary aspects of realization within Vajrayana practice—often interpreted as the union of method and insight or the balanced guardianship of inner and outer boundaries. Their dual presence emphasizes integration and harmony rather than individual focus.

5) Artistic Origin & Lineage

Originating from Rebgong, this mini thangka follows established iconographic standards for charnel-ground protector imagery. The skeletal forms, ritual implements, and dynamic posture are rendered with careful proportion, confident line energy, and layered visual depth characteristic of Rebgong thangka lineage.

6) Materials & Craftsmanship

• Hand-painted with natural mineral pigments known for long-term color stability

• Layered pigment application enhancing contrast and structural clarity

• Presented in a Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer silver gawu case for protection and portability

7) Size, Format & Details

• Painting size: 4 × 5 cm

• Format: Single-sided miniature thangka pendant

• Origin: Rebgong

8) Usage & Suitable For

• Practitioners familiar with Vajrayana protector iconography

• Collectors seeking rare Rebgong dual-deity miniature thangka works

• Personal shrines, meditation spaces, or portable contemplative display

9) Cultural Note & Disclaimer

This artwork is presented as a cultural, artistic, and devotional object. Vajrayana traditions emphasize contemplation, discipline, and lineage context rather than guaranteed results. The imagery of charnel-ground deities should be approached with informed respect and understanding.