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Mahakala Buddha

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Antique Tibetan-Chinese Bronze Statue
Mahakala Bodhisattva
Three Heads and Six Armed Form
Circa: Qing Dynasty, 19th century
H 8 in.(20cm.), W 8 in.(20cm.), D 4.75 in.(12cm.)
Condition: very Good

The youthful figure of Mahakala sitting in Royal Ease above a double lotus plinth is a rare image of the deity, who is more often portrayed pot bellied, standing in an pratayalidha (active warrior pose), and acting as the protector instead of the meditation deity as shown in this seated position. Like Lhamo Penden, Yamaraja and Vajrapani, Mahakala is one of the Dharmapalas who was originally a demon, he was later tamed by Manjushri and Avolokiteshvera, and turned into a fierce protector of the dharma. He is considered as an archetype deity, functioning as an enlightened being with whom the practitioner identifies. As a terrific manifestation, Mahakala has the spiritual power to conquer addictive emotions and to dispel inner obstacles.

Despite of all six attributes once held in his hands are now missing. There are wonderful details in this statue of Mahakala. He is depicted with three heads and six arms, with finely forged fingers and facial features, he is both expressive and powerful. The motif seen above his head may had suggested the image of the primordial Buddha Vajrahara.His body is elaborately decorated with jewels and wearing a feather loincloth. In addition to Mahakala's spiritual presence in the statue, the aged bronze itself exudes great mystery.

  
  
  
  
  
  
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