Untitled

Unknown

ca. 18th century · Distemper on cotton · Asian Art

This painting is dedicated to Shadbuja Sita Mahakala, the White Mahakala, a wealth deity invoked widely by Tibetan Buddhists to ensure prosperity. Mahakala is depicted with three wide glaring and fearsome eyes, and six arms wielding power weapons. The wrathful protector is surrounded by an array of auspicious and protective deities, presided over by the five Transcendent Buddhas.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 18th century

Medium

Distemper on cotton

Culture

Tibet

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Stephen and Sharon Davies Collection, 2018