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Sri Devi
Unknown artistXIX century
The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The painting dates back to the 19th century and was created by an unidentified artist using mineral pigments on cotton. The Mongolians have always venerated Sri Devi as a promoter of virtue. Because of this role, an invocation ceremony of Sri Devi takes place in Mongolian monasteries on traditional New Year’s Eve to herald a promising new year.
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Details
- Title: Sri Devi
- Creator: Unknown artist
- Date Created: XIX century
- Location Created: Mongolia
- Type: Mongolian Thangka painting
- Rights: The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
- Medium: Mineral pigments on cotton
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