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The Miniature Paintings of Mongolian Buddhism:
Tsaklis, Thangkas and Burhany Zurags

by Stevan Davies
Professor of Religious Studies, Misericordia University

Simhamukha (Sanscrit) / Sendom (Mongolian)
Mongolian
6 x 5 cm
Painted on Cloth
Mid-19th To Early 20th Century

This “Lion Faced” dakini is accompanied in her furious dance by Vyaghramukha the 'Tiger Faced' dakini and Rikshamukha the 'Bear Faced' dakini.


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