Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom, in an Awesome Aspect, 10th century

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Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom, in an Awesome Aspect, Thakuri period, 10th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt-copper alloy with color and gold paint, H. 12 1/2 in. ( cm); H. incl. base 14 1/4 in. ( cm); W. 6 1/4 in. ( cm); D. 3 1/4 in. ( cm); Wt. 12 lbs ( kg), Sculpture, 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 Manjushri

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Size: 3004px × 3684px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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