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Padmasambhava in Yabyum (Divine Union)

Tibetan

Artwork Details

Padmasambhava in Yabyum (Divine Union)
20th century (?)
Tibetan
woodcut on paper
25 1/8 x 21 ¼ in. (63.82 x 53.98 cm);13 3/8 x 11 11/16 in. (33.97 x 29.69 cm)
Museum purchase, Acquisition Fund
1973/1.808B

Description

Subject Matter:

An unidentified Tibetan Buddhist deity and consort in yab-yum ("father-mother" pose of blissful union, seated within an aureole, on a lotus pedestal.

Physical Description:

A woodblock print on paper; the block was quite worn when the print was made, resulting in an impression of poor quality.

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