A Thangka Depicting a Nyingma Protector

Acquired between 1987—2001

Thangka Depicting a Nyingma Protector (illustrated): Wear, rubbing and losses to pigment overall. Areas of inpainting likely along bottom register next to flame elements and in upper left quadrant. Thangka depicting Vajrayogini (not illustrated): Accretion, water staining and losses to pigment overall as viewed.
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Together with a Tibetan thangka depicting Vajrayogini, 18th century or later, 17 1/2  by 12 in. (44.5 by 30.5 cm), [2], not illustrated.

Himalayan Art Resource no. 31227