The Bodhisattva Manjushri as a Ferocious Destroyer of Ignorance 10th century Nepal, Kathmandu Valley Manjushri is rarely represented in his wrathful form. Here both his aggressive stance and his fearsome face—flared eyes, knotted eyebrows, and exposed teeth—speak to his angry nature. In addition to the sword, the triple-knot hairstyle and the tiger-claw necklace identify The Bodhisattva Manjushri as a Ferocious Destroyer of Ignorance. Nepal, Kathmandu Valley. 10th century. Gilt-copper alloy with color and gold paint. Thakuri period. Sculpture

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