Mandala of Vajrasattva
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Not on view at present
Where is “Mandala of Vajrasattva” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
The central figure in this mandala is Vajrasattva (rDorje sem pa in Tibetan), the embodiment of Buddhahood, from which everything in the universe is believed to emanate. The linear scrollwork filling many of the parts of this painting is typical of a school associated with the Sakya monasteries of central and southern Tibet in the 14th to 16th centuries. This and other stylistic features found in these areas are derived from contemporary Nepalese painting. The mobility of both artists and works of art ensured a steady cross-fertilisation of styles, particularly between Nepal and southern Tibet.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- IS.60-1965
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
