Description
Polychromatic wood
Nepal
seal of the Department of Antiquities affixed to the inner face
classically endowed with a crown of five skulls, which symbolizes the transformation of the five afflictions (kleshas) in the Five Wisdoms of Buddha
as a mighty protective deity of Buddhism, Marakala (or Mahakala) frightens off demons that would try to attack those who have placed themselves under his protection
in very good condition (just a dry crack to the right of the mouth)
still very vivid colors
Dimensions :
22 cm high
19.2 cm wide
7.6 cm deep
ref : 81539
¤ III EKAN
ETHNIKAN
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