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Chakrasamvara in Sexual Union with His Consort, Vajravarahi, Leaf from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a blue-skinned male figure and a red-skinned female figure in an embrace. The male figure, on the left, has four arms and is blue with red markings. He wears a crown on his head and has a red dot on his forehead. His right leg is bent, while his left leg is extended behind him. The female figure, on the right, also has four arms and is red with blue and white markings. She is positioned in front of the male figure, with her arms around him. The background of the image is red, with yellow borders on either side. The figures are set against a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Ink and color on palm leaf
Culture
India (Bihar or West Bengal)
Dimensions
583 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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