Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) Mini Thangka Pendant – Hand-Painted • Black-Gold Thangka • Nepalese Origin • 3.5 × 4.5 cm

1) Product Overview

This Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) Mini Thangka Pendant is a hand-painted miniature thangka presented in the Nepalese Black-Gold tradition. Created on a deep black ground with fine gold detailing and housed in a titanium steel pendant case, it is crafted as a high-spec devotional artwork—portable in size, yet disciplined in iconographic structure.

Designed for both wearing and personal shrine use, this piece highlights precision, restraint, and cultural authenticity rather than decorative excess.

2) Deity Introduction

Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara, known as Chenrezig in Tibetan Buddhism, is revered as a principal bodhisattva embodying great compassion united with wisdom. He is widely honored across Himalayan Buddhist traditions as a compassionate guide who supports the cultivation of kindness, patience, and a gentle, stable mind.

3) Spiritual Meaning & Practice Logic

Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara is traditionally associated with compassion, inner calm, and supportive protection through sincere intention and devotional remembrance. Practice emphasizes bodhicitta—cultivating altruistic motivation—and bringing compassion into daily conduct, relationships, and responsibility.

Zodiac association (positive symbolism):

• Chinese Zodiac — Rat: traditionally linked with adaptability, quick learning, and resourcefulness—qualities aligned with mindful clarity and compassionate responsiveness in daily life.

These meanings are presented as traditional symbolism and practice orientation, not as guaranteed outcomes.

4) Combined Practice Logic

Not applicable.
(This is a single-deity thangka pendant.)

5) Artistic Origin & Lineage

This pendant is created in a Nepalese Black-Gold miniature thangka approach rooted in Kathmandu Valley Newar painting lineages. The black ground creates a solemn visual field, while gold linework requires controlled precision and adherence to canonical proportions—hallmarks of high-level Himalayan thangka craftsmanship.

6) Materials & Craftsmanship

• Artwork: 100% hand-painted miniature thangka (not printed)

• Style: Nepalese Black-Gold thangka (gold detailing on black ground)

• Pendant Case: Titanium steel case

Each piece naturally shows subtle hand-painted variation, reflecting authentic artisan workmanship.

7) Size, Format & Details

• Painting size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm

• Format: Mini thangka pendant

• Structure: Single-sided artwork

• Case material: Titanium steel

8) Usage & Suitable For

• Practitioners seeking a portable devotional image for daily mindfulness

• Collectors of Nepalese Black-Gold thangka aesthetics and fine linework

• Meditation, travel, and personal shrine placement

• A meaningful cultural gift centered on compassion and harmonious relationships

9) Cultural Note & Disclaimer

This item is a religious artwork and cultural object rooted in Himalayan Buddhist tradition. It is intended for respectful appreciation and personal practice support. No specific results are promised or guaranteed; all descriptions reflect traditional symbolism and practice logic.