A THANGKA OF USHNISHAVIJAYA 17th - 18th CENTURY Tibet, 1680-1720. Painted with distemper on cloth, an expressive portrayal of Ushnishavijaya with her classical attributes such as the double vajra or bow and arrow. Provenance: Collection of Mrs. L. and Mr. B., a former UNESCO Ambassador to India, in office from 1960 to 1970. Condition: Creases, losses of pigments, stains and few touch ups. Dimensions: 51 x 73 cm (image size), 80 x 102 cm (size incl. frame) The name of this goddess, often referred to as the "Mother of all Buddhas" translates to "The Conqueror through the Ushnisha". Thus, her most important attribute is the image of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni which she holds in one of her upper hands. Ushnishavijaya is above all a deity of successful protection against the evil, the demons. Ushnishavijaya has three heads, respectively with Third Eye and defensive expression against demons. Matted and framed behind glass. 尊勝菩薩唐卡，十七至十八世紀 西藏，1680 - 1720。布面上彩，尊勝菩薩手持双金刚杵及弓箭等法器。 來源：前聯合國教科文組織駐印度大使Mrs. L. and Mr. B.收藏，在任期1960 至1970年間。 品相：折痕，色素损失，色斑和少量修饰。 尺寸：畫心51 x 73 厘米 ，裝幀80 x 102厘米