Mahakala

17th-18th century

15.2 cm 17.8 cm 7.6 cm

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Surrounded by a flaming aureole, Mahakala, with a slight tilt of his head, stands upright on two elephant-headed creatures, who are described as "mara." Of his six arms, those on the right hold the chopper, the three jewels against the chest, and the small hand-drum. The objec...

Sculpture

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13820
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Trocadero Gallery, Washington, D.C. [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore, May 5, 1980, by purchase.
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en
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2
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