Shri Devi (Buddhist Protector) - Magzor Gyalmo
(item no. 437)

Tibet

1800 - 1899

Gelug Lineage

31.75x26.67cm (12.50x10.50in)

Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton

Collection of Rubin Museum of Art

(acc.# F1996.11.2)

 
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Magzor Gyalmo, Shri Devi (English: Queen of the Weapon Army, Glorious Goddess), wrathful form of the peaceful goddess Sarasvati.

At the top right is the Gelugpa teacher, Je Lobsang Jigdral Chogle Namgyal - possibly the 13th Dalai Lama (1876-1933). At the left is Heruka Vajrabhairava.

Tibetan: Magzor Gyalmo

Jeff Watt 3-2001

Front of Painting
Wylie Transliteration of Inscription: rje blo bzang 'jigs bral phogs las rnam rgyal.


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