Thangka

93-24-9

From: Nepal (uncertain) | Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Thangka
Object Number 93-24-9
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Nepalese (uncertain) | Tibetan (uncertain) | Buddhist
Provenience Nepal (uncertain) | Tibet
Date Made Mid 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Canvas | Cotton
Iconography Vajrakila
Description

Blue, multi-armed deity, Vajrakila, in yabyum surrounded by blue, green, and yellow multi-armed deities. Above central figure sits a Buddha figure. Naked figures in four corners surrounding blue deity. Orange and brown borders with floral designs. Back is red cloth with flowers. Wooden rod at top and bottom.

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

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