ANTIQUE 'BUDDHIST PROTECTOR' THANGKA
Mahakala vyaghra-vahana
mixed media on cotton
h. 21-1/4 w. 14-1/2 in. (sight)
overall: 31 x 24-1/4 in.
showing a fang-toothed deity carrying a dagger and charm, surrounded by flames and riding upon a tiger, the mountainous background with peaceful figures, clouds, water, and a fruiting tree
Provenance: found in a turn-of-the-century Bronxville, NY mansion
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Mahakala vyaghra-vahana
mixed media on cotton
h. 21-1/4 w. 14-1/2 in. (sight)
overall: 31 x 24-1/4 in.
showing a fang-toothed deity carrying a dagger and charm, surrounded by flames and riding upon a tiger, the mountainous background with peaceful figures, clouds, water, and a fruiting tree
Provenance: found in a turn-of-the-century Bronxville, NY mansion
