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Mogao Cave 465: Hevajra
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Mogao Cave 465: Hevajra
CHINA, Gansu, Dunhuang; Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
body and hold skull bowls which contain horses, cows, donkeys, dogs, and various deities. Hevajra wears a short lower garment and stands on four demons, two of whom raise their hands in a pleading gesture, serving to emphasize his fearlessness and valor. Hevajra’s consort has reddish-brown skin. She wears a five-skull crown, earrings, skull necklaces, and other ornaments. The right hand is raised high and holds a vajra-chopper, and the right leg is wrapped around Hevajra’s body. The artist used a broad brush stroke technique and strong color contrasts to create a bold illustration. Twenty small images, including 12 yab-yum couples and eight patriarchs, surround the image of Hevajra. |
