

The Deity Vajrabhairava, Tantric Form of the Bodhisattva Manjushri
The image shows a large colorful artwork depicting a Buddhist deity. The artwork depicts a blue deity with one large eye on his forehead. The deity's mouth is wide open, revealing sharp teeth. He appears to have six arms. His left hand holds a curved object. The deity sits on a lotus throne on a red base. The deity is surrounded by intricate gold swirls and patterns on a black background. The artwork is bordered in gold. There are pinkish-red borders on the top and bottom. The corners have gold patterns on a blue background. In the top corners are images of seated Buddha. The bottom center depicts another seated Buddha. The artwork is titled "The Deity Vajrabhairava, Tantric Form of the Bodhisattva Manjushri".
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 15th century
- Medium
- Silk embroidery with metal thread and horsehair on silk satin
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 542 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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