TIBET, XVIIIEME SIECLE

Despite its condition the painting is extremely fine executed as are still showing the vibrant colours set against a black background. Especially one’s eye is drawn to the mesmerizing light-blue coloured six-armed Mahakala trampling on the prostrate figure of Ganesha. The upper register show us the Adi-Buddha Vajradhara flanked by various lamas, some with their name inscribed in gold, including Rahula and the principle pupil of Tsong kha pa, mKhas grub pa. Others are illegible. He is surrounded by five ferocious looking assistants belonging to his retinue.