A large Tibetan thangka of Hevajra. Distemper and gold on cotton.

A large Tibetan thangka of Hevajra. Distemper and gold on cotton. Around 17th century At the centre, Hevajra and his consort Nairatma in yab-yum on a lotus, framed by a flaming mandorla. The eight-headed, four-legged yidam has eight pairs of arms, each holding a kapala containing human figures or animals. Both deities wear ornate bone ornaments and skull necklaces. Above them appear Vajradhara and Akshobhya, flanked by numerous teachers. Below are eight naked dakinis representing the cardinal directions, three forms of Jambhala and White Tara. Later brocade mounting. 116 x 81 cm (image); 188 x 104 cm (mounting)

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