Tibet, late 17th century AD
Distemper on cotton

Vishvamurti (Conqueror of False Leaders) holds the mudgara (hammer) and the padma (lotus). Seated upon a bed of leaves, his rocky throne is held above the waters by two half naked dark-skinned creatures. Strange sea creatures swim merrily about the king. At the right, a naga (serpent spirit) holds a fan depicting monkeys. The golden sun shines brightly in the upper left corner as a dragon flies with a bowl of jewels towards the king.

Denman Waldo Ross Collection, 1906   06.325