A FINE AND RARE EMBROIDERED THANGKA OF YAMA EARLY MING DYNASTY (1368-1424) The finely embroidered thangka divided into three registers of decoration, framed with a classic scroll couched in gold thread: the top register contains a sacred parasol amid clouds, protection from the heat and evil desires; the middle register depicts the blue-skinned deity Yama , the guardian of one of the four directions of the wind, wearing a yellow robe, a crown and holding a red staff, he sits in a casual pose atop a recumbent blue bull on a lotus throne; all above a lower register with lotus scrolls, the five flower heads supporting one lantsa character of a five-syllable sacred mantra; all embroidered in tones of blue and green, coral, pink, white, mustard yellow, tan and white 6 7/8 x 15 5/8 in. (17.5 x 39.5 cm.), framed and glazed
A FINE AND RARE EMBROIDERED THANGKA OF YAMA EARLY MING DYNASTY (1368-1424) The finely embroidered thangka divided into three registers of decoration, framed with a classic scroll couched in gold thread: the top register contains a sacred parasol amid clouds, protection from the heat and evil desires; the middle register depicts the blue-skinned deity Yama , the guardian of one of the four directions of the wind, wearing a yellow robe, a crown and holding a red staff, he sits in a casual pose atop a recumbent blue bull on a lotus throne; all above a lower register with lotus scrolls, the five flower heads supporting one lantsa character of a five-syllable sacred mantra; all embroidered in tones of blue and green, coral, pink, white, mustard yellow, tan and white 6 7/8 x 15 5/8 in. (17.5 x 39.5 cm.), framed and glazed
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