Item: Shri Devi (Buddhist Protector)
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1900 - 1959 |
| Lineages | Gelug and Buddhist |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment, Black Background on Cotton |
| Collection | Rubin Museum of Art |
Classification: Deity
Shri Devi, Dudmo Remati belonging to the larger class of enlightened protector deities known as Shri Devi, surrounded by protector deities of the the Sera Monastery of the Gelugpa Tradition.
At the top center is Amitayus, the buddha of long-life with an Indian mahasiddha and Tibetan teacher seated at the sides. On the viewers left is Lama Tsongkapa and Padmasambhava on the right. Descending on the left is Vajrakila, Shri Devi Dudsolma, Tshangpa, a red worldly protector riding a horse and blue Damchen Garwa Nagpo immediately to the side.
On the right side is Kurukulla, Lakshmi (Pal Lhamo), Dorje Yudonma and Dorje Shugden. At the bottom center is Chaturmukha Mahakala.
Jeff Watt 10-2007
Reverse of Painting
English Translation of Inscription: (See reverse of painting for inscription).
Special Features: (Cursive script (Umay), includes "Om Ah Hum" inscription)
Buddhist Protector: Shri Devi Main Page
Collection of Rubin Museum of Art: Painting Gallery 4
Buddhist Protector: Shri Devi, Mahakali Remati
Buddhist Deity: Dorje Shugden (Gelug, Minor Figure)