An antique 19th Century tsakli painting in mineral pigments, depicting in glowing colours one of the 8 auspicious symbols - the 'Eight Spoked Wheel'. (Sanskrit: chakra) the emblem of the Chakravartin - the 'wheel turner'.

It is also known as the Dharmacakra - the aniconic symbol of the Buddha's teachings - the Wheel of The Law. It symbolises the rapid spiritual transformation revealed in the Buddha's teachings - overcoming all obstacles and illusions.

Interestingly this tsakli has a Chinese character in gold above the wheel. 1 syllable of Tibetan script to the reverse. 10.5 x 14cm