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The Nine Dralha Brothers
Tibetan
about early 17th century
Object Place: Tibet (Eastern)
Medium/Technique
Distemper on cotton
Dimensions
86.4 x 59.3 cm (34 x 23 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number09.83
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsPaintings
DescriptionPainting with decorative borders, mounted on support panel. Would have originally been in thangka format.
The nine Dralha brothers are believed to protect their devotees and help overcome obstacles and enemies. The Dralha warriors have luminous white skin and wear golden armor. Mounted on white horses and surrounded by flames, they brandish swords and carry staffs with red banners.
The nine Dralha brothers are believed to protect their devotees and help overcome obstacles and enemies. The Dralha warriors have luminous white skin and wear golden armor. Mounted on white horses and surrounded by flames, they brandish swords and carry staffs with red banners.
Provenance1909, Denman Waldo Ross, Cambridge, MA; 1909, gift of Ross to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 9, 1909)