A very rare and unusual Nepalese paubha of Kali. 18th century

A very rare and unusual Nepalese paubha of Kali. 18th century The main field is divided into three by three squares, with the goddess depicted in the centre. The fierce, blue-skinned Kali, adorned with a garland of skulls and a belt of severed arms, stands upon Shiva, who lies on a lotus. Each of the eight surrounding panels repeats a similar composition, featuring a shivalinga at the centre, a burning corpse, and a stupa, accompanied by five deities, worshippers, and a distinct animal, all set against a background of scattered skeletal remains. In the lower register, the donor couple appears, flanked by their three daughters and three sons. Modern mount. Fire damage. 101 x 77 cm (image)

Category

Indian Art

Location

Köln

Dimensions

101 × 77 cm