Thangka

93-24-5

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Thangka
Object Number 93-24-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Buddhist
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Canvas | Cotton
Iconography Mahakala | Chaturbhuja
Inscription Language Tibetan Language
Description

Mahakala (Buddhist Protector) Chaturbhuja (Four-hands) in Yabyum with retinue figures. Central multi-armed green deity. Seven Buddha-like figures around the top. Along the bottom are demon-like figures riding lions, horses and birds. One red border followed by wider blue border. Design on all borders. Orange cover with red ribbons. Back is black cotton with flower pattern. Hung on wooden rod. Inscription on back.

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

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