The Buddhist deity White Mahakala
Place of OriginChina
Date1700-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsGilded bronze
DimensionsH. 7 1/2 in x W. 5 in x D. 4 in, H. 19.1 cm x W. 12.7 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B141.a-.b
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On viewLocationGallery 12
More InformationThe Third Dalai Lama introduced the worship of this form of Mahakala to Mongolia in the 1500s. Mahakala steps on two elephant-headed Ganeshas. His missing symbolic implements are the flaming jewels, a skull bowl, and an elephant prod.
Subject
- Buddha
- Buddhism
1700-1800
approx. 1700-1800
1700-1900
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1700-1800
1700-1900
approx. 1600-1800
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1600-1800
approx. 1800-1900
1800-1900
approx. 1700-1900