China / Tibet: Gilt image of Mahasiddha Jalandharapa, 15th century

Jalandharapa is one of the traditional eighty-four Mahasiddhas. He is thought to have lived in India during the 10th century. Dressed more as a prince than as a yogi, he is offered a skull cup by his female partner, who can be regarded as either real or mythical.

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TIBETAN BUDDHISM