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Mahakala with Shakti

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze statue of Mahakala with Shakti. The statue depicts a figure with multiple arms and legs. The figure sits on one leg while the other leg is extended. The figure has a tall red conical headdress. The figure has a crown. The figure has a fierce expression. The figure holds objects in its hands. The background is white. A shadow falls behind the statue.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gold with enamel
Culture
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions
528 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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