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THE PROPERTY OF AN ITALIAN NOBLEMAN
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A PAUBHA OF MAHAKALA Based on the inscription in the lower register, this
NEPAL, DATED BY INSCRIPTION TO paubha depicting Mahakala was commissioned
JANUARY 1778 (SAMVAT 898)
by a family of thirteen in commemoration of their
Image 42æ x 27√ in. (108.5 x 71 cm.)
puja in the former Kingdom of Patan (present day
$20,000-30,000 Lalitapur, Kathmandu). It attests to the lighting
of butter lamps; one thousand performances of
water ritual; feeding of ten brahmin; worship of
PROVENANCE
Duke Simone Velluti Zati di San Clemente the Kumari; and dedication to the moon god. Each
(1926-2012), by repute of the family members is depicted in the lower
Thence by descent to the present owner register and identifed by name.
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