The Buddhist Deity Wisdom Mahakala (Jñana Mahakala)

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The Buddhist Deity Wisdom Mahakala (Jñana Mahakala)

India, Bihar, circa 9th century
Sculpture
Chlorite schist
14 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 2 5/8 in. (36.2 x 20 x 6.67 cm)
Gift of Paul F. Walter (M.71.110.3)
South and Southeast Asian Art
Not currently on public view

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  • Pal, Pratapaditya.  The Sacred and Secular in Indian Art.  Santa Barbara, CA:  University of California, 1974.
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