

Wrathful Eight-Armed Deity with Bird Attendants
Figure of a deity with eight arms and an angry expression. The deity has four legs, two are bent and two are straight. The deity wears a necklace and bracelets. The deity has a large crown on head. The deity holds various objects in the hands. The deity stands on a lotus flower-shaped base. Two birds are on either side of the deity. The birds appear to be in a subservient position. The deity and birds are carved in a light-colored stone. The background behind the deity is an oval shape. The overall shape of the carving is arched. The carving appears to be ornate and intricately detailed.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th–17th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
- Dimensions
- 317 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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