

Achala with His Consort Vishvavajri
The image depicts Achala with his consort Vishvavajri. The artwork features a blue male figure wearing a crown and jewelry. He is shown with four arms, holding a sword in one hand, a small flame in another, and a noose in a third. The male figure is positioned on one knee. The background of the image is red with a black sunburst pattern and small circular images along the edges. A second figure, presumably Vishvavajri, is not visible. The frame of the image features a gold border. The overall style suggests a traditional Buddhist painting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1525–50
- Medium
- Distemper on cloth
- Culture
- Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
- Dimensions
- 472 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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