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A SINO-TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF THE SIX-ARMED MAHAKALA
18TH CENTURY
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A SINO-TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF THE SIX-ARMED MAHAKALA
18TH CENTURY
The deity, shown standing atop the prone figure of an elephant-headed deity on an oval lotus base, holds a chopper and a skull cup in the primary hands, and a skull rosary in the raised upper right hand, to which is attached a ribbon held in the upper left hand. The deity wears jewelry, a cord hung with skulls, a tiger pelt, and a crown of skulls backed by his flame-like hair.
6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) high
18TH CENTURY
The deity, shown standing atop the prone figure of an elephant-headed deity on an oval lotus base, holds a chopper and a skull cup in the primary hands, and a skull rosary in the raised upper right hand, to which is attached a ribbon held in the upper left hand. The deity wears jewelry, a cord hung with skulls, a tiger pelt, and a crown of skulls backed by his flame-like hair.
6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Lewis N. Cotlow (1898-1987) Collection, New York and Florida.
Brought to you by
Michael Bass
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