Yama, the Lord of Death

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 2021.56.1
Type: painting; textile; religious or cult object; cakli
Date of production:
20th century
Place of production:
Materials: cotton canvas
Techniques: painted
Dimensions: height: 7 cm
width: 6 cm
Stepping to the right, the Guardian Yama stands on a bull that lies on the figure of a woman. In his lap is his sister Yamī. They are girning, and their red hair rises like flames.In their hands they are holding the requisite attributes.