24 - TIBET, 18th century

TIBET, 18th century A tempera thangka on canvas; the composition centers on the tantric goddess Kurukulla, depicted with red skin, dancing in a dynamic pose on a lotus-shaped pedestal. The deity is adorned with rich ornaments, necklaces, and garlands of pearls, and wears a tall headdress embellished with heads and jewels, her body set against a large, flaming mandorla framed by plant scrollwork and blooming flowers. The lower register features a mountainous landscape populated by animals, figures, and stupas, while stylized clouds and rock formations frame the scene. Framed under glass. (Signs of wear, creases, crazing, and areas where the polychrome has worn away are visible across the entire surface) 42.5 x 59 cm.