Thangka with Vajra-Heruka in yab-yum. Tibet. 19th century
Thangka with Vajra-Heruka in yab-yum. Tibet. 19th century
Appearing in a flaming mandorla, the wrathful, winged protector deity with his wisdom partner Vajra-Krodesvari. In his primary hands he holds vajra and ghanta, in the secondary hands khatvanga, damaru, antra (intestines) and kapala. To the side of the yidam eight wrathful Keurima and eight animal-headed Phramenma deities are manifested. Vajradhara appearing above, to his right Tsongkhapa, to his left Manjushri. Mantra and an inscription to the back. Traces of wear.
68.3 x 44.3 cm
西藏 十九世紀
金剛嘿嚕嘎雙身唐卡
來源:德國北部私人收藏
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Private collection, Northern Germany
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Thangka with Vajra-Heruka in yab-yum. Tibet. 19th century
Appearing in a flaming mandorla, the wrathful, winged protector deity with his wisdom partner Vajra-Krodesvari. In his primary hands he holds vajra and ghanta, in the secondary hands khatvanga, damaru, antra (intestines) and kapala. To the side of the yidam eight wrathful Keurima and eight animal-headed Phramenma deities are manifested. Vajradhara appearing above, to his right Tsongkhapa, to his left Manjushri. Mantra and an inscription to the back. Traces of wear.
68.3 x 44.3 cm
西藏 十九世紀
金剛嘿嚕嘎雙身唐卡
來源:德國北部私人收藏
Provenance
Private collection, Northern Germany