Mahasiddha Kirapalapa
Reddish-brown sculpture of a man dancing, wearing a headdress and a cloth wrapped around his waist. The figure has one leg bent in front and the other behind, with arms raised. He appears to be dancing under a tree with large leaves. The sculpture is on a circular base. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the sculpture. The image depicts Mahasiddha Kirapalapa.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 14th century
- Medium:
- Terracotta
- Culture:
- Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
- Dimensions:
- 498 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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