Begtse dharmapala, the Red Mahakala
| Accession Nr.: | 9599 |
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| Type: | painting; textile; thangka |
| Date of production: |
early 20th century
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| Place of production: |
| Materials: | cotton canvas |
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| Techniques: | painted |
| Dimensions: | image: height: 51.5 cm width: 33.7 cm frame: height: 94 cm width: 45 cm |
Wearing armour and Mongolian boots, he is shown stepping to the right, trampling on the dead body of a horse and a human corpse. In his right hand, he brandishes a flaming sword with a scorpion handle, and in his left hand he raises a human heart to his mouth while holding a red banner. The figure, adorned with guardian ornaments, is surrounded by tongues of flame. On either side are red-coloured demons in armour riding on animals, with a circle of red-bodied demons torturing naked human beings.