Mahasiddha Kirava, ca. 14th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Terracotta, H. 11 7/16 in. (29.1 cm); W. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Sculpture, The fierce and militant forms of Manjushri, the patron deity of Nepal, are relatively rare. Here, he raises a sword behind his head and holds a small shield in his left hand to symbolize his combat with the forces of ignorance
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Mahasiddha Kirava, ca, 14th century, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Terracotta, H, 11 7/16, 29.1 cm, W, 7 7/8, 20, D, 3 1/4, 8.3, Sculpture, fierce, militant forms, Manjushri, patron deity, relatively rare, raises, sword, head, holds, small shield, left hand, symbolize, combat, forces, ignorance
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