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Six-Armed Mahakala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dark brown, bronze sculpture of Six-Armed Mahakala. The figure has six arms and is sitting in a cross-legged position. The figure wears a crown on its head, with the face looking forward. Two of the arms are bent at the elbow and positioned at the center of the chest. Two more arms are bent and hold objects, possibly a drum and another object, while the sixth arm is extended outward to the side. The figure sits on a rectangular base with ornate designs. The background of the sculpture features intricate carvings. The entire sculpture is dark brown with areas of lighter brown and gold visible.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 15th century
Medium
Clay with black paint
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
424 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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