Antique Parcel Gilt Silver Bronze Buddha
White Mahakala
Wealth Bestowing Deity
Origin: Tibet, Circa: 19th-early 20th century
H 11.5 in.(29cm), W 7.5 in.(19cm), D 6 in.(15cm)
Condition: excellent!

White Mahakala is the more esoteric aspect of the Black Mahakala, an emanation of Lord Shiva and a protector of the dharma. Kala means time and Mahakala refers to that which absorbs all things. Mahakala is prominent in Tibetan Buddhism and is also considered an emanation of Avolokiteshvara but in the form of wrathful beneficent compassion. This antique parcel, gilt-silver bronze statue is a magnificent depiction of the two-armed Mahakala called Bernakchen. He is bestowed with a regal headdress rendered in fine detail that arches upward from his seemingly ferocious face. His all-seeing third eye is highly pronounced. His teeth are nearly fang-like, his eyebrows and beard dominate as his penetrating gaze dissolves fear and hesitation. Mahakala’s belly is full, prosperous and protruding.

His loosely worn robe embellished with finely detailed borders blows in the torrents of energy. In his left hand he holds a vase filled with the nectar of immortality. In his right precious jewels and at his feet is a conch suspended on a vase. This gilded silver and gold bronze statue emanates power, insight and energy. (SD)

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