"Thangka Vajrabhairava In Silver, Yamāntaka, Tibet."
Silver thangka (without titration) embossed, sealed with a copper plate with the double vajra (Viśvavajra, vajra of the universe) which marks its completion. Yamāntaka is the wrathful aspect of Mañjushrî, bodhisattva of wisdom. He thus embodies the non-dual wisdom which puts an end to the dualistic fragmentation of phenomena linked to ignorance. Yamāntaka is also known under the aspect of Vajrabhairava (Diamond Terror). Tibet, early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of the art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau. 16 CM X 12 CM 4 copies available, unit price. 
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