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Mahakala (Mgon po), here with six arms, is one of the protective deities of Bhutan and of the Drukpa Kagyupa school. In his form as a Legon Jaro Dongcen (Las mgon bya rog gdon can), that is with a raven head, he is the protective deity of the Wangchuck dynasty.Detail of /25
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Mahakala (Mgon po), here with six arms, is one of the protective deities of Bh...

Mahakala (Mgon po), here with six arms, is one of the protective deities of Bhutan and of the Drukpa Kagyupa school. In his form as a Legon Jaro Dongcen (Las mgon bya rog gdon can), that is with a raven head, he is the protective deity of the Wangchuck dynasty.Detail of /25
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Mahakala (Mgon po), here with six arms, is one of the protective deities of Bh...

Biographical tangka of Drukpa Kunle (nicknamed "The Divine Madman", 1455-1529). One of the most popular of all the religious figures in Bhutan,he is seen here at the entrance to Chime Ihakang accompanied by his dog and bow. Painted in the 1980's. 129 x 111,5 cm
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Biographical tangka of Drukpa Kunle (nicknamed "The Divine Madman", 1455-152...

Detail of 04-01-02/37, showing one of the many protective deities of Tibetian Buddhism riding a goat.
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Detail of 04-01-02/37, showing one of the many protective deities of Ti...

The deity Tsheringma (tangka), seated on a white lion, is the senior of a group of Five Sisters who were mountain and local deities converted into protectors of Buddhism. On the top row sits Tshepame, deity of long life, with Guru Rinpoche and Milarepa.
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The deity Tsheringma (tangka), seated on a white lion, is the senior of a group...

Throne cover, probably royal provenance, in Bhutanese applique work. A phoenix in the central medallion is surrounded on either side by four kinnara, musicians part man, part bird, playing the cymbals. 130 x 130 cm
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Throne cover, probably royal provenance, in Bhutanese applique work. A phoenix...

Carving of the deity Tsheringma, seated on a white lion,holding the vase of longevity.She is the senior of the Five Sisters who were mountain and local deieties,converted into protectors of Buddhism.
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Carving of the deity Tsheringma, seated on a white lion,holding the vase of...

The armoury of a high-ranking officer appears to have remained unchanged at least from the 18th century. The shield of tough rhino hide, embellished in brass with sun and moon, reflects Moghul metalwork. 42 cm across
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The armoury of a high-ranking officer appears to have remained unchanged at le...

Yak horn, carved
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Yak horn, carved

Chinese farmers winnowing rice. A boy chases hens away from the baskets with kernels.
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Chinese farmers winnowing rice. A boy chases hens away from the baskets wi...

Snake with feet painted in black on a red earthenware amphora. (Late 3rd millenium BCE) Excavated in 1958 at Kan-Ku, Kansu, China. Height 38 cm
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Snake with feet painted in black on a red earthenware amp...

Charging unicorn. Carved wood figure. Later Han Dynasty. Excavated in 1959 at Wu-Wei, Gansu, China. 38.5 x 59 cm
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Charging unicorn. Carved wood figure. Later Han Dynasty. Excavated in 1959 at...