Buddhist statue of god Mahakala

Made:
1801-1900 in Tibet
maker:
Unknown
Buddhist statue of god Mahakala

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Silver Buddhist statue of Mahakala, Tibetan, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A115220
Materials:
silver
Measurements:
overall: 82 mm x 62 mm x 35 mm,
type:
statue
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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