Śrīdevī dharmapala

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 75.2.1
Type: thangka
Date of production:
early 20th century
Place of production:
Materials: canvas; silk
Techniques: painted
Dimensions: frame:
height: 124 cm
width: 66.6 cm
image:
height: 60 cm
width: 40 cm
The central figure is Śrīdevī equipped with her attributes. Her mule riding over a ‘sea of blood’ sur - rounded by mountains is led by Makaravaktra and accompanied by Siṃhavaktra. Above, there is Saras - vatī. The four queens of the seasons are around. In front of Śrīdevī, there is an offering cake. The OṂ ĀH HŪṂ mantra on the back of the scroll painting shows that the painting was consecrated. Scroll painting with blue border.