White Mahakala

ca. 18th century

Not on view

This painting is dedicated to Shadbuja Sita Mahakala, the White Mahakala, a wealth deity invoked widely by Tibetan Buddhists to ensure prosperity. Mahakala is depicted with three wide glaring and fearsome eyes, and six arms wielding power weapons. The wrathful protector is surrounded by an array of auspicious and protective deities, presided over by the five Transcendent Buddhas.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: White Mahakala
Date: ca. 18th century
Culture: Tibet
Medium: Distemper on cotton
Dimensions: Image: 21 1/8 × 13 7/8 in. (53.7 × 35.2 cm)
Framed: 21 × 29 in. (53.3 × 73.7 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Stephen and Sharon Davies Collection, 2018
Object Number: 2018.107
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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