TIBET, XIXEME SIECLE

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THANGKA REPRESENTANT SAMVARA
TIBET, XIXEME SIECLE
Il est représenté assis en vajrasana sur une base lotiforme. Ses bras enlacent sa parèdre, ses mains tenant deux vases. Il est vêtu de dhoti, paré de bijoux. Son visage est empreint d'une expression sévère. Il est entouré par une auréole de fleurs, la bordure ornée de ses six autres manifestations.
Dimensions: 64 x 42 cm. (25 ¼ x 16 ½ in.), encadré

Provenance

The Private Collection of Lionel and Danielle Fournier of Himalayan Art, collected in Europe during 1970s-1980s.

Further details

A FRAMED THANGKA DEPICTING SAMVARA
TIBET, 19TH CENTURY

Lot Essay

The centre of this unusual and mysterious painting depicts the seated Samvara in sexual union with his consort Vajravarahi. His hands hold the vases with ambrosia. Both upper and lower section of the painting show emanations of the couple. All deities are depicted with white eyes, third eyes and teeth which contrast well against the dark background and gives the painting an electric, mesmerizing feeling.

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