About this lot

Description

A rare and important carved wood mask of Krodha, Southern Tibet, carbon dated AD1430-AD1620,

the open mouthed fierce deity wearing a crown of skulls with traces of black lacquer, and glossy black patina throughout, 39cm high



Provenance:
Acquired circa 1984, Kathmandu



Footnote:

Radio carbon dating measurement report for this mask dated 01.03.2016 and calibrated AD 1441 to AD 1620.



Condition report:

Very good throughout, wear comensurate with the great age of this exceptional piece

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