Thangka
93-24-10
From: Nepal (uncertain) | Tibet (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
| 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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