A wooden Vajrakila purbha
Tibet, circa 16th century
Holding a purbha in front of his chest with the others outstretched in front of his wings, the face with bared fangs and bulging eyes surmounted by a diadem with a knop, the lower half of the body in the form of a purbha faced with interlacing tendrils
14¾ in. (37.4 cm.) high
A wooden Vajrakila purbha
Tibet, circa 16th century
Holding a purbha in front of his chest with the others outstretched in front of his wings, the face with bared fangs and bulging eyes surmounted by a diadem with a knop, the lower half of the body in the form of a purbha faced with interlacing tendrils
14¾ in. (37.4 cm.) high
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