Country Group: The Himalayas (Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia and Other)

Item id: 6175

These two miniature Mongolian offering cards, each measuring 1 3/8 x 1.5 inches, present charming hand-painted scenes traditionally used in ritual practice. One card features a finely sketched elephant bearing symbolic offerings, rendered in soft mineral pigments with graceful, expressive linework. Despite their modest size, both cards display delightful detail and a warm, timeworn character that speaks to their devotional origins. Such miniature offering paintings are increasingly scarce, especially in well-preserved condition. These pieces make a unique addition for collectors of Mongolian Buddhist art, offering both historical interest and intimate, tactile beauty in exceptionally small format.