Photo of collection object Mahakala — Mahakala, 18th century. Thangka; ink and color on fabric, H. 25.4 x W. 19.1 cm (10 x 7 1/2 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Arthur Pope, unknown.

Mahakala

18th century

Maker Unknown

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Thangka; ink and color on fabric
Medium: Thangka, Ink, color on fabric
Locations: : Tibetan
Period: 18th Century
Dimensions: H. 25.4 x W. 19.1 cm (10 x 7 1/2 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Arthur Pope
Rights Statement: unknown
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