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Photo of collection object Mahakala, Protector of the Tent

Mahakala, Protector of the Tent

ca. 1650

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Distemper and gold on blue silk
Locations: region: Tibet
Dimensions: Image: 29 x 20 1/2 in. (73.7 x 52.1 cm) Overall: 30 1/4 x 21 3/4 in. (76.8 x 55.2 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 2006.105
Credit Line: Purchase, Bequest of Nina Bunshaft, by exchange, and funds from various donors, 2006
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