1626 Antique Himalayan Lapis Stone Buddhist Art Mahakala

Antique Himalayan Buddhist Art - Mahakala carved in Lapis Stone

Thirteen figures in addition to the central Mahakala figure in all of 5 inches!

Encased on a metal base  (may have some gold plating) & ornamented with coral and turquoise beads.

The main figure is made of a different material ... may be resin of some type.

The carving is estimated to be from the early 1900s

 5 inches x 5 inches x 1 inch

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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