Shri Devi (protector)
(item no. 65793)

Tibet

1900 - 1959

Gelug and Buddhist Lineages

Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton

Collection of Rubin Museum of Art


 
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Shri Devi, Dudmo Remati belonging to the larger class of enlightened protector deities known as Shri Devi, surrounded by protector deities of the the Sera Monastery of the Gelugpa Tradition.

At the top center is Amitayus, the buddha of long-life with an Indian mahasiddha and Tibetan teacher seated at the sides. On the viewers left is Lama Tsongkapa and Padmasambhava on the right. Descending on the left is Vajrakila, Shri Devi Dudsolma, Tshangpa, a red worldly protector riding a horse and blue Damchen Garwa Nagpo immediately to the side.

On the right side is Kurukulla, Lakshmi (Pal Lhamo), Dorje Yudonma and Dorje Shugden. At the bottom center is Chaturmukha Mahakala.

Jeff Watt 10-2007

Reverse of Painting
English Translation of Inscription: (See reverse of painting for inscription).

Special Features: (Cursive script (Umay), includes "Om Ah Hum" inscription)


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Collection of Rubin Museum of Art: Painting Gallery IV



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