Himalayan Antique Carved Crystal Bhairava Mask with Gilt Copper

Himalayan Antique Carved Crystal Bhairava Mask with Gilt Copper

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Himalayan Antique Carved Crystal Bhairava Mask with Gilt Copper

SKU 1461400 Categories Masks, Object / Statue, Religious Tags asian antique, Tibetan antique

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Region	Himalayan / Tibetan
Period	Pre 1900

$2,500.00

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Antique Himalayan mask of Bhairava carved of rock crystal with skulls and brows in gilt copper repousse. Bhairava, also known as “The Terrifying One” gained his reputation for having a wild and unpredictable nature when he cut off one of the five heads of the god, Brahma. Bhairava was generated out of the god Shiva when he became angry while listening to the vain boastings of Brahma. Bhairava, the furious aspect of Shiva is worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. He is also considered the protector of temples and women.

Age: 18th century

Dimensions: 6 3/4″ high x 5 1/2″ wide x 2 1/2″ deep

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Antique Himalayan mask of Bhairava carved of rock crystal with skulls and brows in gilt copper repousse. Bhairava, also known as “The Terrifying One” gained his reputation for having a wild and unpredictable nature when he cut off one of the five heads of the god, Brahma. Bhairava was generated out of the god Shiva when he became angry while listening to the vain boastings of Brahma. Bhairava, the furious aspect of Shiva is worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. He is also considered the protector of temples and women.

Age: 18th century

Dimensions: 6 3/4″ high x 5 1/2″ wide x 2 1/2″ deep

Additional information

Region	Himalayan / Tibetan
Period	Pre 1900

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