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Nepal 16th-17th c. wood; Polychromed 32.75 inches |
A mask of Bhairava,
shown with a terrifying expression. He has an applied copper repousse
mouth, large protruding round eyes, and flaming arched eyebrows. He is
wearing a naga necklace, spiral naga earrings, and a five-leafed crown
decorated with four skulls, snakes and a bodhisattva head. His hair is
layered in spiral flaming tongues. There is a remains of polychrome
especially a fine blue hue at the cheeks.
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