A spectacular large Nepalese paubha of a Cosmic Man (purusha). Distemper

A spectacular large Nepalese paubha of a Cosmic Man (purusha). Distemper on cotton. 19th century A large human figure stands at the centre, with seven chakras aligned along the body. Five are depicted as globular forms containing deities, while the remaining two appear in different forms above the head. The figure’s limbs are further marked with depictions of deities and symbolic animals. Surrounding the central figure are various forms of Shiva and numerous wrathful protector deities, each identified by an inscription below. Donors, male and female, are depicted separately in the lower corners, with four inscribed panels above them. All within a frame of skulls and flames. Backed and framed. 144 x 99 cm

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