Vajrapani

Wrathful deity wearing tiger pelt at waist stands with vajra held in raised left arm

Vajrapani

Location
Mongolia
Date
late 19th century
Creator
Tsend, Tavkhai Bor, Danjin, Baldangombo, and Khasgombo
Material
appliqué, embroidery
Dimensions
47 ft. 7 in. x 36 ft. 9 in. (14.5 x 11.2 m)
Collection

The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum, Ulaanbaatar

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