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18TH-19TH CENTURY
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A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF DHARMAPALA
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Dharmapala is seated upon a tiger skin and double lotus base, holding a vajra in his right hand, and a skull cap in his left. He is draped in jewels and wears an elaborate headdress decorated with skulls, and bears a fierce expression on his face.
8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) high
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Dharmapala is seated upon a tiger skin and double lotus base, holding a vajra in his right hand, and a skull cap in his left. He is draped in jewels and wears an elaborate headdress decorated with skulls, and bears a fierce expression on his face.
8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) high
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