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Mahasiddha Naropa

19th century

Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art

Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
New York, United States

Mahasiddha Naropa, slim and white-skinned, sits on a wide, richly decorated throne platform wearing a scholar’s hat. His right hand is raised in the gesture of fearlessness (abhayamudra) and his left rests on his knee in an argumentation gesture (vitarkamudra). His gaze is directed upward toward a small red dakini flying in the sky. His ritual implements are placed on a table above him in the tree, and diverse offerings are placed on the ground in front of his throne. The figure at the bottom left is identified by inscription as Lobzang Dondrub. The other monk is unidentified.

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  • Title: Mahasiddha Naropa
  • Date Created: 19th century
  • Type: Painting
  • Rights: Rubin Museum of Art, C2005.20.4
  • Medium: Mineral pigments on cloth
  • Place of Creation: Eastern Tibet
  • Exhibition History: Rubin Museum of Art, "Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection" (03/11/11 - 1/9/12)
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art

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