Origin Location | Nepal |
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Date Range | 1300 - 1399 |
Lineages | Buddhist |
Size | 103.50x87.60cm (40.75x34.49in) |
Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton |
Collection | Private |
Classification: Deity
Appearance: Peaceful
Gender: Female
Vasudhara Mandala. Artist: Jasaraja Jirila. Dated 1365.
"Vasudhara, yellow, with one face and six hands; in a manner happily seated at play. The first right hand is in a gesture of supreme generosity, the second 'raining jewels,' the third with the hand in a gesture accompanying singing. The first left holds an abundant vase, the second a sheaf of grain, the third [holds] the Prajnaparamita text; adorned with all jewel ornaments."
This form of Vasudhara arises from the Togpa Chungwa and the Vajravali text of Abhayakaragupta.
Jeff Watt [updated 5-2019]
Front of Painting
English Translation of Inscription: [The painting has a lengthy dedication inscription along with donor names and a date]