THANGKA REPRESENTANT YAMANTAKA

TIBET, FIN DU XVEME SIECLE

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THANGKA REPRESENTANT YAMANTAKA
TIBET, FIN DU XVEME SIECLE
Il est représenté debout en pratyalidhasana piétinant deux groupes de divinités et d'animaux sur une base lotiforme. Ses mains principales enlacent sa parèdre et tiennent le karttrika et le kapala. Les autres mains rayonnent autour de lui tenant des attributs divers. Il est surmonté par Tsongkhapa et Milasrepa. Le registre inférieur est orné d'un donateur et de divinités protectrices.
Dimensions: 37 x 32 cm. (14 ½ x 12 5/8 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 YAMANTAKA
TIBET, LATE 15TH CENTURY

Lot Essay

This small thangka portrays Vajrabhairava in sexual union with his consort Vajravetala. The buffalo-headed deity is a wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, the god of wisdom. The latter’s head is topping the other eight faces. The upper corners show Tsongkhapa flanked by his disciples and Milarepa holding his hand against his ear. The lower register sees a monk facing a couple, Sadbhujamahakala, Jambhala and Yama. The colour combination of primarily blue and red gives the painting a special effect, with its details finely executed.

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