Thangka

93-24-10

From: Nepal (uncertain) | Tibet (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Thangka
Object Number 93-24-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Nepalese (uncertain) | Tibetan (uncertain) | Buddhist
Provenience Nepal (uncertain) | Tibet (uncertain)
Date Made Mid 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Canvas | Cotton
Iconography Chakrasamvara | Vajrayogini
Description

In the center is a dark blue deity, Chakrasamvara holding Vajrayogini. He stands with his feet on human figures. Deity has 4 heads, 10 arms, and is wearing a waistband of human heads. There are similar figures in each corner. Smaller deities fill in the rest of the painting; all are surrounded by flames. Background is blue at top and green at bottom. Yellow silk border with flower pattern. Purple backing. Wooden rod.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Miller, 1993

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