Mandal with the central figure of Vajrasattva

Mandal with the central figure of Vajrasattva

Physical description

Mandal with the central figure of Vajrasattva. Along the top, in one arcade with stupas at the caitals, is a image of Saints from Sakyamuni onwards; along the bottom, in a similar arcade, are the lokapalas, Vaisravana and a Lama.

Descriptive line

Mandala with Vajrasattva; Religion, Nepal, C16-17

Details

  • Title : Mandal with the central figure of Vajrasattva
  • Year : 16-17th century (made)
  • Classification : Paintings & Manuscripts
  • Medium : Painted in gouache on cotton, surrounded by borders of red and yellow silk and mounted in scroll form on blue Chinese damask.
  • Accession No : IS.168-1964
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Collection : Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
  • Status : In Storage