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Tangka

Tangka
17th century-18th century (made)
Place of origin

Tangka painting depicting Vajrabhairava. The main figure is bull-headed and painted blue standing with legs apart.

Object details

Object type
TitleTangka (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painting, cracked and rubbed. Textile mounts torn in places.
Brief description
Tangka, Vajrabhairava; Religion, C17-18
Physical description
Tangka painting depicting Vajrabhairava. The main figure is bull-headed and painted blue standing with legs apart.
Dimensions
  • Painting only height: 19.25in
  • Width: 14.4in
  • Height: 103cm (Note: Height of whole object)
  • Width: 66cm (Note: width of whole object)
Collection
Accession number
IS.27-1962

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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