18th century The six-armed deity depicted striding with a fierce expression, trampling upon Ganapati, surrounded by a mass of blazing flames, holding various attributes in his hands, including a vajra, a skull cup, a damaru and an outstretched elephant skin, his waist draped with a tiger skin, the upper register with Vajradhara seated at the centre, flanked by various lamas and mahasiddas, the central figure flanked by other forms of Mahakala, the lower register with Shri Devi and other worldly protectors.70.5cm x 53cm (28 1/8in x 20 7/8in).