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The figure likely depicts the Guardian of the West, Virupaksha, standing on a low base and dressed in armor with monster-mask epaulettes. The benevolent face is surmounted by a tall diadem decorated with images of Buddha, and the head is backed by a billowing celestial scarf.
17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm.) high


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