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Achala with His Consort Vishvavajri

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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