Mongolian miniature painting burhany zurag

Small Mongolian painting miniature burhany zurag.

In Mongolia, burhany zurags were used by both Mongolian laity and Mongolian monks for devotional purposes and to attract the favorable attention of the deity represented in the painting either to bring benefits or to protect from inimical forces. They were usually placed in a frame or gau that was worn around a person’s neck or in a gau that was placed in the altar space of a ger.

Burhany zurags differ both from thangkas and tsaklis on the size and purpose.

Age: During the period of Mongolian communism beginning in 1924, Buddhist practices were outlawed, sutras were burned and burhany zurags could not safely be displayed or produced. Miniatures like this that are still preserved nowadays were produced and principally used around mid 19th century to early 20th century.

The silver mounting frame is new.

The frame can be opened and the painting is free inside the frame. there is a glass on top for protection.

Dimensions:

With frame: 9,5 x 8 cm

This miniature depicts most probably Simhamukha/Sendom, a lion-faced dakini.

NIS71

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