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Six-armed Mahakala

18th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 199
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Six-armed Mahakala
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Mongolia
  • Medium: Gilt copper alloy with semi-precious stones
  • Dimensions: 18 3/4 × 14 1/2 × 7 1/2 in.
    Object size (a,b,c): 18 3/4 x 14 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
    Accessories:
    (d spear) 7 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in.
    (e hook) 2 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 3/8 in.
    (f drum) 4 x 2 x 1 1/4 in.
    Base/Mount size: 12 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.

    Weight: under 40 lbs
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, New York
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments