

Mahakala Seated in Royal Ease
The sculpture depicts Mahakala seated in royal ease. The figure sits cross-legged on a decorated base with one leg resting on top of the other. The figure has a large belly and wears a necklace and bracelets. The figure has four arms; the top right hand holds a staff with a skull on top, the top left hand holds a curved object, the bottom right hand is clasped in front of the chest, and the bottom left hand is clasped on top of the right hand. The figure has three eyes and a crown-like structure on the head. The figure sits in front of an arched backrest decorated with a pattern. The sculpture is made of dark-colored material, possibly metal, with some gold-colored accents. The background of the image is a gradient from dark to light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 12th century
- Medium
- Stone with polychrome
- Culture
- Tibet
- Dimensions
- 466 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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