Pehar (Worldly Protector Deity), late 17th century
Unknown artist, Tibetexpand_more
Mineral colors and gold on sized cottonexpand_more
Gift of Ruth and Bruce Daytonexpand_more 2001.77
On View in Gallery 212expand_more
Protective deities are represented in visually and symbolically complex artworks, such as this scroll painting. Within a fantastic landscape of deities and spirits, Pehar valiantly gallops, holding a vajra (lightning bolt representing enlightenment) and a skull cup (representing the conquest of ignorance) in his quest to protect the Buddhist faith. The black background symbolizes hate, which, through wisdom and compassion, is transformed into luminous deities of enlightened bliss.
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- Title
- Pehar (Worldly Protector Deity)
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2001.77
- Curator Approved
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