Tseringma shrine

Undated, Tibet, Tseringma shrine, painted clay, photo on Himalayan Art Resources.

Update 18th July 2021. This item, at the Smithsonian Institution is made of painted wood and dated 19th century.

One of the five mountain deities who embody Mount Everest, Tashi Tseringma Chenga, at the centre, rides a snow lioness and holds a vajra sceptre and a long-life vase. Around her, in the top left corner, Chöpen Dringzangma, who rides a female deer and holds a jewel (not visible here) and a casket; on the other side, Tekar or Takar rides a dragon and holds, in theory, a sheaf of grass and a snake. Below, on the left of the viewer, Miyo Lozangma rides a tiger and holds a bowl of food and a round object instead of the usual arrow; on the other side, Ting Gyi rides a female kiang and normally holds a banner and a mirror. At the top, a yogi in a cave.

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