Yamantaka Vajrabhairava

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Yamantaka Vajrabhairava

Central Tibet, Tsang Valley, a Sakyapa Monastery, mid-15th century
Paintings
Mineral pigments and gold on cotton cloth
38 3/8 x 31 1/2 in. (97.5 x 80 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.77.19.8)
Not currently on public view

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