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6. Tsakli painting Tibet circa 16th Century Ink and mineral pigment on prepared card 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” (14 x 11cm) |
The painting possibly Bon depicting within an aureole of flames, a terrible blue-bodied naked Cyclops riding a blue wolf which has an extra white horse-head, and carries a skull-cup filled with matter and a severed head. The deity wears golden jewellery and a diadem of skulls. Three lines of red and black text to the reverse. Professionally cleaned and stabilised. |