A hammered brass temple ornament showing Mahakala Bhairava. A deity common to Hinduism (fierce manifestation of Shiva and the consort of Kali)) and tantric Buddhism. (Protector of the ‘dharma’) 61 – 41cm. Newari, Kathmandu, Nepal. 19th century. (right-under corner damaged) Former collection Jean Luc Cortes, Paris. Sold.
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