{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-mahakala-temple-mask-carved-wood-32cm","title":"Antique Himalayan Mahakala Temple Mask – Carved Wood, 32 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 32 × W 24 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved hardwood with aged surface deposits and paper label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Himalayan Buddhist tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to the 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strongly carved Himalayan protective mask or temple fronton depicting a wrathful figure, probably Mahakala or a related Dharmapala. The third eye, open mouth and forceful crown belong to the visual language of Buddhist protector imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains a heavily aged paper element or label together with old mounting holes and hand-tool marks. Its exact original function and inscription have not been independently verified, so it is recorded as part of the object's physical history rather than described as conclusive consecration evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavily aged surface with shrinkage cracks, wear and old deposits. Structurally suitable for careful display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure belongs to the wider visual culture of Asian Buddhist devotion, where posture, attributes and ornament communicate identity and ritual purpose. The complete photographic sequence helps these iconographic details remain readable from every side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carved carved hardwood with aged surface deposits and paper label retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 5 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361459224906,"sku":"413","price":875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-himalayan-mahakala-temple-mask-carved-wood-32cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787914097","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-himalayan-mahakala-temple-mask-carved-wood-32cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}