Mahakala in his four-armed form stands in Alidhasana on a prostrate male figure. He is adorned with a long garland of severed heads, his anklets, bracelets and earrings in the form of swirling snakes. He wears a tiger skin dhoti, in his lowered hands, he holds a Kapala and a Kartrika, in his raised hands, he holds a Khatvanga, and a Damaru. His tightly curled hair containing a snake and a crescent moon is drawn up into a high chignon, surmounted by a skull crown. His fierce face has bulging eyes, his open mouth bearing fangs. For further discussion concerning the symbolism of Mahakala, see lot 78.
Details
- Title : MAHAKALA
- Year : 16th or 17th Century
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt-copper repousse
- Dimension : Height 16 1/4 in. (41.2 cm.)
- Accession No : GNM_LOT 95_PUN_28
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : PUNDOLE’S
- Status : LIVE AUCTION The Art of the Himalayas from the Collection of Roshan Sabavala (M0009) (as per DEC 2021)
- ESTIMATED : ₹200,000 - ₹300,000
- SOLD : ₹500,000