Thangka

93-24-1

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Thangka
Object Number 93-24-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Buddhist
Provenience China
Date Made Late 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Canvas
Iconography Chakrasamvara | Vajrayogini
Inscription Language Tibetan Language
Description

Deities Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini in Yabyum (copulating). Two main bodies in center, one male (dark blue), one female (light blue) both stepping on a body on left side and male figure is stepping on another body on the right side. Eight other figures on four sides of painting: three on top, three at bottom, and one left, one on right. Painting has red silk mat with gold phoenix and dragon scattered around. The back has a three character inscription.

Length 53.8 cm
Width 40.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Miller, 1993

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