Item: Chandra (Moon God)
ཟླ་བ།
月神
(item no. 61100)
| Origin Location | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1400 - 1499 |
| Lineages | Hindu and Buddhist |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Paper |
| Collection | Private |
Notes about the Central Figure
Classification: Deity
Chandra, the Hindu God of the Moon with consort. This is only a tentative identification and not textually supported.
Jeff Watt 1-2008
Reverse of Painting
English Translation of Inscription: [Verses in Nagari script written on the back]
Subject: Sun & Moon
Buddhist Deity: Chandra, God of the Moon
Nepal: Illuminated Manuscripts (Shaiva Text)
Collection: Christie's, Painting (March , 2002; NY)
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