Image title: Vajravira Mahakala

This Terracotta sculpture shows an image of Vajravira Mahakala from the 17th century.—Specifications: 32cm x 27cm.

Transcription: वज्रवीर महाकाल, vajravīra mahākāla.

Gallery information:

Kathmandu valley in Nepal offers a wide variety of Buddhist objects such as paintings, scriptures, sculptures, ritualistic objects, etc. Buddhism was embraced by the people of Kathmandu valley and the Licchavi rulers up to 8th century encouraged Buddhism. The items found here are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum).