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Jun 26, 2012
Jun 26, 2012
Jun 26, 2012
Door Guardian, Mahakala
Door Guardian, Mahakala
800s
Volcanic stone
Overall: 61.3 x 32.4 cm (24 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.)
Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski 1980.203
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The crossed chest ornament, called a "channavira" in Sanskrit, denotes power and valor.
Description
The natural stance of this richly adorned figure indicates that he served as an attendant: the face turns to his right, while his midsection turns to the left, and the weight is on his right leg. A plain ovoid halo indicates that he is divine. The broken right hand may have held an implement or weapon that would aid in a more precise identification.
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