Current page：Home＞Full text search
Full-text search
page no：1053
 |
| Shengjinkou: Head of Mahesvara |
| |
|
Shengjinkou: Head of Mahesvara
CHINA, Xinjiang, Turpan; circa 9th century; Clay; H: 21.7 cm; Museum of Asian Art, Berlin, Germany |
| Mahesvara (the supreme lord) is a title of the Hindu god Shiva, a wrathful form of whom was taken into Vajrayana Buddhism as a Protector. He is described in Buddhist texts as being white in color and has fierce features, marked by upturned fangs in the upper jaw. The eyebrows are thick and matted, with a vertical third eye and staring eyes that glance to one side. The form generally appears as eight-armed, riding on a bull, and wearing a floral crown. |
|
