Thangka
93-24-8
From: Nepal (uncertain) | Tibet (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Thangka |
| Object Number | 93-24-8 |
| 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 |
| Iconography | Vajrabhairava | Vajra Vetali |
| Inscription Language | Tibetan Language |
| Description | Vajrabhairava (in center with three heads on either side of face) with consort, Vajra Vetali. 13 skulls across the heads. On top of those is another demon and Buddha-like figure. Hands around deity. At the bottom are 3 demons each surrounded by flames. There are demons in each top corner, and a Buddha in the center. Gold cover cloth with red ribbons. Back is green with white flowers. There is a three character inscription on the back. Wooden rod. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Miller, 1993 |
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