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Shri Devi

Unknown artist and tailor womenXIX century

The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum

The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

XIX century, depicted by an unknown artist. Shri Devi is a female Bodhisattva who serves as a protector (Dharmapala) in Himalayan and Tibetan Buddhism. She is considered the primary female Wisdom Protector and is typically depicted with blue-black skin, two arms, and riding sidesaddle on a horse.

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  • Title: Shri Devi
  • Creator: Unknown artist and tailor women
  • Date Created: XIX century
  • Location Created: Mongolia
  • Type: Silk applique
  • Rights: The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
  • Medium: Tailor women’s silk needle work
The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum

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