A Mongolian painting of Chakrasamvara

Reference: ART400223

The painting depicts Chakrasamvara with his consort Vajravarahi. Chakrasamvara is blue-coloured and has four faces, twelve hands and two legs. He holds various attributes in each hand. The painting is mounted and glazed in its original frame.

Provenance: Jan Brummelhuis collection, Amsterdam.

Catalogue notes: Chakrasamvara is one of the protectors of the Gelugpa (yellow cap) sect.