A rare Nepalese paubha of Mahakala. Distemper on cotton. 17th century

A rare Nepalese paubha of Mahakala. Distemper on cotton. 17th century In the middle register, the wrathful, blue Mahakala stands atop a human figure, surrounded by flames. In his four hands he holds a kartika, a damaru, a kapala and a trishula. Flanking him are Ganesha and Skanda, two lion-faced dakinis, two ascetics and depictions of stupas. In the upper register reside the Five Dhyani Buddhas, while the lower registers contain Achala and praying devotees. A two-line inscription between the middle and lower registers. 68 x 50.5 cm

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