Tibet, late 17th century AD
Distemper on cotton

The king sits on a carpeted rocky throne, which seems to have projected out of the water. Vikrama wields a jewel-topped danda (staff) over his head much like the Seventh Dharma King holds his sword. In his other hand, he holds the shrinkhala (iron chains). An attendant kneels before him wearing a makara (sea monster) headdress holding a jewel.

Denman Waldo Ross Collection, 1906   06.339