An antique Tibetan tsakli painting, 19th Century or earlier, depicting a three headed, six armed yellow deity in yabyum with his orange bodied Sakti. The deity is a wealth god, as in his proper right hands he holds a bunch of pomegranates - the seeds representing Plenty, an arrow and a staff, while in his left he holds a noose, a bow, and most importantly, a jewel spitting mongoose. His three bearded faces stare intently at the viewer beneath his richly gilded diadem, and all his jewellery is of gold. A line of Tibetan text to the reverse side.
Tsakli are ritual or initiation cards used in ceremonies such as empowerment, and are a visualisation aid designed so a lama or practitioner can carry all he or she requires to invoke deities or their ritual implements and create a mandala for a ritual wherever it may be needed.

9.4 x 11cm