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Panel from a Buddhist Ritual Crown Depicting Vairocana

late 13th–early 14th century
Not on view
This panel survives from one of the finest ritual crowns of the high period of Tibetan painting. Guarding the base of Vairocana’s crown are lions which also serve as his vehicle. Vairocana, who presides over the five Transcendent Buddhas, makes the esoteric bodhyagri gesture while holding a thunderbolt (vajra) scepter in his right hand. He wears a multi-tiered crown which is broadly contemporary.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Panel from a Buddhist Ritual Crown Depicting Vairocana
  • Date: late 13th–early 14th century
  • Culture: Tibet
  • Medium: Distemper on wood
  • Dimensions: H. 11 3/4 in (29.8 cm); W. 5 1/8 in (13 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1997
  • Object Number: 1997.152
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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