Lot Essay
For a description of the Guhyagarbha Tantra, see the catalogue note for lot 297.
.jpg?w=1)
TIBET, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Details
A painting of the 58 Wrathful Deities of the Guhyagarbha Tantra
Tibet, 18th/19th century
Shri Heruka embracing his partner, while striding in alidhasana on prostrate figures over a lotus base and throne supported by various animals, holding a vajra and ghanta in his primary hands with the others outstretched, the ferocious faces with bared fangs and bulging eyes, backed by outstretched wings and an aureole of flames, surrounded by five emanations of the same deity and animal-headed deities, set amidst charnel ground scenes
25¾ x 19 7/8 in. (65.4 x 50.5 cm.)
Tibet, 18th/19th century
Shri Heruka embracing his partner, while striding in alidhasana on prostrate figures over a lotus base and throne supported by various animals, holding a vajra and ghanta in his primary hands with the others outstretched, the ferocious faces with bared fangs and bulging eyes, backed by outstretched wings and an aureole of flames, surrounded by five emanations of the same deity and animal-headed deities, set amidst charnel ground scenes
25¾ x 19 7/8 in. (65.4 x 50.5 cm.)
Provenance
Private collection, California
Literature
Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org), item no. 23408
Exhibited
Journey to Tibet, Lotusland, Montecito, California, 26 July 1998