Origin Location | Tibet |
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Date Range | 1600 - 1699 |
Lineages | Karma (Kagyu) and Buddhist |
Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Silk |
Collection | Private |
Classification: Deity
Appearance: Wrathful
Gender: Male
Damchen Garwa Nagpo (English: the Oath Bound Vajra Blacksmith). According to the inscription this was painted by the 10th Karmapa Choying Dorje (1604-1674). In the catalogue of artistic works created by Choying Dorje, compiled by Nenang Pawo Trinle Gyatso (1649/50-1699), this composition was following the archaic Chi'u painting style and completed in 1655 in Minyag.
Jeff Watt [updated 10-2018]
Publications:
The Black Hat Eccentric: Artistic Visions of the Tenth Karmapa. Karl Debreczeny. Rubin Museum of Art, 2012. Pages 180-183.