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Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali. The artwork features a central blue figure with a crown, adorned with a large white necklace and earrings. The figure to the left appears to be female and blue with fangs, while the figure to his right is green. The central figures are surrounded by an orange halo. The background consists of green with clouds. The entire piece is framed by a blue border. There are smaller orange figures with white details around the central image. The artwork appears to be a thangka painting, a traditional Tibetan Buddhist art form. The color palette includes shades of blue, green, orange, and white, with intricate details and patterns throughout. The framed image has a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Distemper on cloth
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
352 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette