Hand-painted scriptures (religious paintings) produced in the Nepal-Eastern India region. - Content: Religious paintings and scriptures depicting the union of male and female deities. - Technique: Hand-painted, double-sided composition. - Size: Approximately 29cm x 18cm per sheet. - Composition: 19 sheets in total (double-sided depictions). - Purpose: Religious art for rituals, memorial services, and as amulets. - Value: Similar works have sold for 1.8 million yen at a Poly Auction. 【Details】 This item is a set of religious art, with 18 out of 19 sheets featuring hand-painted depictions of the union of male and female deities. This represents the "fusion of emptiness and wisdom (the power of understanding to reach enlightenment)" in religion, and carries spiritual and philosophical meaning. For example, one of the images depicts multi-armed deities engulfed in flames, symbolizing the power to burn away earthly desires and spiritual purification. Other images also feature deities who preside over destruction, protection, and battle, showcasing the symbolism unique to religious art. Written in Sanskrit, the scriptures and prayers complement the spiritual meaning of the images with language. In particular, one sheet repeats phrases such as "May all people be happy" and "May there be prosperity in the home." This item, unlike the small Tibetan Buddhist amulet "Tsa-tsa," is a large (approximately 29cm x 18cm) hand-painted work with double-sided depictions. While Tsa-tsa are pressed amulets, this item is hand-painted one by one, and possesses religious, artistic, and historical value as an art resource symbolizing high-level doctrines for rituals and meditation. ※ This item retains a unique fragrance (a mixture of medicines, fragrant wood, pigments, etc.) believed to be derived from long-term storage and ritual use. This also reflects the historical and cultural background as traces of natural materials and religious rituals.