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Bhairava

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden mask of Bhairava with a serene expression, featuring a flat face, earrings on both sides, and a forehead design; adorned with a row of brown scalloped shapes and gems on the top; three gemstones on the forehead; mouth and chin decorated with ornate patterns.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Gilded copper, rock crystal, paint
Culture:
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
Dimensions:
600 × 522 px
Museum record:
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