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The Miniature Paintings of Mongolian Buddhism:
Tsaklis, Thangkas and Burhany Zurags
by Stevan Davies
Professor of Religious Studies, Misericordia University
Palden Lhamo (Tibetan) / Sri Devi (Sanscrit) / Baldam Lkham (Mongolian)
In this icon the artist appears to have had more sympathy with the horse, which he draws with care, than the principal figure. However, the violent staring face of the Goddess is appropriate to her. |
