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The Miniature Paintings of Mongolian Buddhism:
Tsaklis, Thangkas and Burhany Zurags

by Stevan Davies
Professor of Religious Studies, Misericordia University

Palden Lhamo (Tibetan) / Sri Devi (Sanscrit) / Baldam Lkham (Mongolian)
Mongolian
10 x 8 cm
Painted on Cloth
Mid-19th To Early 20th Century

In this icon the artist appears to have had more sympathy with the horse, which he draws with care, than the principal figure. However, the violent staring face of the Goddess is appropriate to her.


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