Pehar (Worldly Protector Deity)

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Pehar (Worldly Protector Deity)

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Date
late 17th century
Medium
Mineral colors and gold on sized cotton
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
45603

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. Tibet, Asia

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Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton

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