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THANGKA DEPICTING KURUKULLA
Asian & Islamic Works of Art | 591
Auction: 11 March 2020 at 10:00 GMT
Estimate: £600 - £800
Description
作明佛母唐卡
embroidered on dark cloth, the dakini stands in ardhaparyankasana with her right leg folded and raised, left leg on tiptoes treading upon a vanquished human form, she draws a bow made of floral garlands, prepares to shoot an arrow whose flight is made of flowers and leaves, her other left hand holds a lasso and her right hand holds a flower-goad, she wears a drape made from tiger skin, long necklace of seven severed human heads adorned her body, she is surrounded by a blazing fire of exalted wisdom, accompanied by Amitabha on top and Chitipati bottom
Dimensions
74cm x 49cm
Footnote
Provenance: Private UK collection