Lot 134: An Indian Tantric Painting of Bhairava with Sword,...
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An Indian Tantric Painting of Bhairava with Sword, Trident, and Dog Attendant, 19th Century.
The painting depicts a dynamic standing figure rendered in vivid pigments on a light paper ground. The deity is shown with a dark, patterned body covered in dense dotted markings, wearing a green lower garment with red and yellow borders, and adorned with jewellery across the chest, arms, and ankles. In the raised hands are a curved sword and a trident, while another hand holds a severed head, adding to the intense and dramatic visual presence. A circular halo frames the head, and the facial features are boldly outlined with prominent eyes and a stylised beard. Surrounding the figure are geometric yantra-like motifs drawn in fine lines, with small attendant figures placed symmetrically near the upper corners. At the lower right, a small dog is shown in motion, positioned beneath the deity’s feet.
Approximately 41.6 x 26.6cm
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