single lotus base. The deity is holding a Kartika and a Kapala in his hands and is wearing a tiger’s fur, heavenly bands, jewelry and a distinctive tiara.Provenance: Robert Bouatta, London. Thereafter in the Alain Presencer collection. Published: Himalayan Art Resources item no. 61652.Condition: Superb condition with original sealing. Very little wear only. Weight: 194 grams.Dimensions: Height 8 cm.The histories of many Buddhist nations involve the conversion of local deities into protectors of the dharma (dharmapalas). Vajrayana Buddhism defines two categories: Worldly protectors and otherworldly defenders. The latter are known as mahakalas and are thought to be emanations of buddhas and bodhisattvas, taking various forms. The present sculpture represents the Knife-holder Mahakala, or Mahakala Kartaridhara, and is thought to manifest from Vajradhara. He is cast with silver, which is often used as an inlay in Tibetan sculpture to convey a figure's enlightened consciousness, or a potent symbol of the dharma, such as a sutra or lotus.Over the past 50 years, Alain Presencer has devoted his life to the study and promotion of Tibetan Buddhism and culture. His contributions to the field resulted in numerous recognitions, including his appointment as a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. Alain also brought to the West his knowledge of the extraordinary and mystical religious music of the region. As a result, he produced a popular recording of his own performances, introducing this musical genre to a global audience with his album 'The Singing Bowls of Tibet', which has sold over a million copies to date.十九世紀大黑天銀像這座少有的西藏造像,大黑天立於單層蓮座之上,他手持嘎巴拉碗,身披虎袍,佩戴飄帶和珠寶,頭冠獨特。來源:倫敦Robert Bouatta;之後在Alain Presencer 收藏 出版: Himalayan Art Resources item no. 61652品相:極好,原始封底,極少磨損。 重量:194 克尺寸:高 8 厘米