Two late Malla period carved wooden struts with Vishnu and Chamunda.

Two late Malla period carved wooden struts with Vishnu and Chamunda. Nepal. Circa 17th century Openwork carvings depicting deities beneath overhanging branches. a) Chamunda is shown dancing in tribhanga, baring her teeth in a fierce expression. Her eight arms are now lost. She wears a large skull garland and a skull crown, with two kneeling figures depicted beneath her. b) Vishnu stands in tribhanga, holding a chakra. He wears a long, ornate dhoti and a flower garland. A squatting figure is depicted beneath him. With remnants of pigments. Stands. (2) Height a) 68.5 cm; b) 80.5 cm

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