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CAT NO: AL1053

DESCRIPTION:What are the three faces of Buddhism? Asura (Buddhism) - Wikipedia An asura (Sanskrit: ????, Pali: Asura) in Buddhism is a demigod or titan of the Kamadhatu. They are described as having three heads with three faces each and either four or six arms.

PERIOD: 9th century

Pala period was last great phase of Buddhism: Various monasteries, such as Nalanda and Vikramsila were great centres of Buddhist learning, and art and numerous manuscripts were illustrated here with Buddhist themes and images of Vajrayana Buddhist deities on palm leaves.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Pala art , Eastern India
CONSTRUCTION: Bronze

RARITY AND CONDITION: Extremely Rare, good condition, some possible cleaning / restoration, expected
day to day wear (see photos)

HEIGHT IN INCHES:14"
WIDTH / LENGTH:10"
WEIGHT IN KILOS:01klg.
PROVENANCE: From the sale of a private estate in Burma
EVALUATION APPRAISAL: An imposing piece with very strong presence.