An Eastern Tibetan thangka of Vajravidarana. Distemper and gold on

An Eastern Tibetan thangka of Vajravidarana. Distemper and gold on cotton. 18th century The semi-peaceful, two-armed, green-skinned deity is depicted seated on a lotus, holding a double vajra in his right hand and a ghanta in his lowered left. He wears a colourful dhoti, a shawl, and a rich body jewellery. In the clouds above him appear Tsongkhapa with two disciples; below, in a landscape with offerings, each surrounded by flames, are Yama Dharmaraja with consort, Palden Lhamo, and the six-armed Mahakala. Silk brocade mounting. 60.5 x 39 cm (image); 111 x 60 cm (mounting)

Estimate:£2,336.02

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