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Panjaranata Mahakala
Circa 17th Century. Tibet. A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure. 10 ¾ in. (27.5 cm) high.

Finely cast and remaining in near-immaculate condition, this ferocious gilded sculpture of Panjaranata Mahakala aptly imparts this protector of Buddhist wisdom’s power. Known as “Lord of the Pavilion”, this two-armed form of Mahakala is the guardian of the Hevajra Tantra.

The Hevajra Tantra is mainly practiced by the Sakya order of Tibetan Buddhism, and thus Panjaranata is considered the Sakya’s principal protector deity as well. (via Bonhams)