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Panjaranatha Mahakala
OriginTibet
Date15th century
Dimensions10 1/8 × 7 1/8 × 4 1/8 in. (Estimate - Base/Mout size: TBD)
MediumStone with pigments
Classification(s)
Credit LineRubin Museum of Art
Object numberC2002.10.2
Himalayan Art Resources Number65085
Project Himalayan Arthttps://projecthimalayanart.rubinmuseum.org/related/panjaranatha-mahakala/
DescriptionBlack stone is the most fitting material for depictions of Mahakala, the “Great Black One.” In this finely carved early Tibetan example the bulky wrathful deity is squatting on a lotus pedestal with wide petals. His head and body are massive and his legs extremely muscular. The magic wooden gong supported by both arms is extremely prominent. Behind the head a scarf forms an elegant bow, a feature that is characteristic of early depictions of wrathful deities with strong Nepalese connections. Its shape resonates well with the busy border of flames.15th century
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