{"product_id":"tibetan-horse-mask-takyab-sunlit-coral-offering-vessel","title":"Tibetan Horse Mask\/Yak Takyab | Sunlit Coral Offering Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Tibetan horse or yak mask (takyab) from the late 19th–early 20th century (circa 1880–1910), hand-knotted in wool using the Tibetan cut-loop technique on a radiant cinnabar and coral field. The central motif — a vase-and-flower form echoing East Turkestan traditions filtered through Tibetan spontaneity — rises with quiet authority. Retaining its cream cotton full outline border, presented elegantly framed in white. Approximate dimensions: 21–25 cm (H) x 19–23 cm (W).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Tibetan horse or yak mask presents a radiant and animated composition, where colour and form converge in a striking yet deeply intuitive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field, glowing in a rich spectrum of cinnabar and softened coral tones, appears almost sunlit — its subtle tonal variations lending depth and movement to the surface. At the centre, a vertically aligned motif rises with quiet authority: a stylised form that can be read both as a blossoming floral element and, more evocatively, as a vessel from which life emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dual reading is particularly compelling. The base suggests a contained, grounded form — reminiscent of a vase or offering vessel — while above it, the motif expands outward into petal- or flame-like extensions. Such imagery gently recalls the vase-and-flower compositions seen in East Turkestan and Central Asian weavings, yet here it is rendered with unmistakable Tibetan spontaneity — less formal, more felt than prescribed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlanking elements — small, almost talismanic motifs — punctuate the field with rhythmic accents, their placement lending balance without imposing rigidity. The overall composition breathes; it unfolds organically rather than adhering to strict symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale cotton edging frames the piece softly, enhancing its sculptural presence while reinforcing its original function. The reverse, with its hand-stitched backing and visible wear, speaks quietly of use — of movement, of contact, of a life lived in the open landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Late 19th century to early 20th century (circa 1880–1910)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Overall well preserved and structurally intact, retaining original outline and edging — wear contributing to its atmospheric beauty and authenticity.\u003cbr\u003eColours (7): Cinnabar red — coral \/ burnt orange — apricot \/ deep indigo blue \/ soft sky blue accents \/ ivory — natural wool \/ pale beige cotton edging \/ subtle charcoal — brown\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approx. 21–25 cm (H) x 19–23 cm (W) \/ approx. 8.3–9.8 in (H) x 7.5–9.1 in (W)\u003cbr\u003ePresentation: Retaining cream cotton full outline border and back. Elegantly framed in white.\u003cbr\u003eTechnical: Warp — hand-spun wool, ivory to light beige \/ Weft — wool, loosely beaten \/ Pile — wool, Tibetan cut-loop technique\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43779853615169,"sku":"308","price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4782\/2145\/files\/tibetan-horse-mask-takyab-sunlit-coral-offering-vessel-front.jpg?v=1776410270","url":"https:\/\/pdg.art\/products\/tibetan-horse-mask-takyab-sunlit-coral-offering-vessel","provider":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}