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19TH CENTURY
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A SMALL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MAHAKALA
19TH CENTURY
The multi-headed six-armed mahakala is modelled in a striding stance upon a lotus base, with two of his hands crossed in front of his consort, holding a varja crescent and a skull cap. An elephant skin is draped around his back and his waist is tied with a chain of skulls.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) high
19TH CENTURY
The multi-headed six-armed mahakala is modelled in a striding stance upon a lotus base, with two of his hands crossed in front of his consort, holding a varja crescent and a skull cap. An elephant skin is draped around his back and his waist is tied with a chain of skulls.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) high
Provenance
The Collection of Baron Léon (1866-1932) de la maire Warzée Hermalle, and his wife Dorothy Davis.
Thence by descent to the current owner.
Thence by descent to the current owner.
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