Vintage Figural Tibetan Mahakala Brass Coral Lapis Incense Burner Censer 4"

Description

Vintage footed brass incense burner in the shape of the face of Mahakala decorated with corl and blue stone. “Mahākāla is a deity common to Hinduism and Tantric Buddhism.[1] In both religions, Mahākāla is a fierce manifestation of Shiva[1] and is the consort of the goddess Mahākālī; he most prominently appears in the Kalikula sect of Shaktism.[2][3][4] Mahākāla also appears as a protector deity known as a dharmapala in Vajrayana, Chinese Esoteric, and Tibetan Buddhism[1] (see Citipati), and also in the Chàn and Shingon traditions. He is known as Dàhēitiān and Daaih'hāktīn (大黑天) in Mandarin and Cantonese, Daeheukcheon (대흑천) in Korean, Đại Hắc Thiên in Vietnamese, and Daikokuten (大黒天) in Japanese.”

Condition

Good Overall - Some stains/residue; missing bead; see pictures

Dimensions

3.75” x 3.75” x 1.5” (Width x Depth x Height)