Offerings to Wrathful Deities
The image depicts a painting titled "Offerings to Wrathful Deities" by an unknown artist. The painting features two central figures: a large figure on the left with blue skin, a furry face, a crown, and a necklace; and a smaller figure on the right with a similar appearance but no crown. Both figures have their arms raised and wear loose-fitting clothing. They are set against a red circle on a brown background with a row of white and black shapes underneath. Above them, a shelf-like structure displays various objects, including a bowl and other items. The top of the painting shows a row of hanging figures and objects, while the bottom appears worn and faded with some darker spots. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, red, blue, and black. The image appears to be an old, possibly antique, artwork with visible signs of aging and wear.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 16th–17th century
- Medium:
- Distemper and ink on cloth
- Culture:
- Tibet
- Dimensions:
- 398 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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