A small black stone Pala stele of Hevajra. Northeastern India. 11/12th century

A small black stone Pala stele of Hevajra. Northeastern India. 11/12th century The finely carved heruka dances in ardhaparyankasana atop a human figure, holding a kapala and a vajra in his hands, while supporting a khatvanga staff in his bent left arm. He wears an ornate dhoti and a large garland of skulls; a small figure of Amitabha appears in his crown. On the reverse crude inscriptions. Stand. Height 10.3 cm

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