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An Illustrated Shaiva Magical-Astrological Manual of Procedures to Avert Evil Influences
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An Illustrated Shaiva Magical-Astrological Manual of Procedures to Avert Evil Influences

NEPAL, DATED SAMVAT 823 (1703)

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An Illustrated Shaiva Magical-Astrological Manual of Procedures to Avert Evil Influences
Nepal, dated samvat 823 (1703)
The leporello containing 7 color illustrations of the Seven Matrika goddesses with one yantra bearing date; borders, rules and yantra outlined in red; inscribed in Newari with Sanskrit mantras; 14ff
3¾ x 8 1/8 in. (9.5 x 20.7 cm.)

拍品專文

The manuscript invokes the protective poses of the 7 Matrika Goddesses, the female counterparts of the 7 chief male gods of the Hindu pantheon, to avert harmful astrological influences. Each section with miniature occupies one opening of the book:
1. Varahi seated on boar holding two lotuses.
2. Brahmani seated on a hamsa holding two lotuses.
3. Mahesvari seated on a goat-like bull holding a kila.
4. Narasimhi seated on a lion holding a bow and arrow.
5. Aindri seated on Airavata, lord of elephans, holding a vajra.
6. Vaisnavi (?)
7. Kaumari seated on a peacock (more commonly depicted as a cock), holding a trident.