Image title: Guhyakali (Nepal, 16th century)

This Bronze sculptures represents an image of Guhyakali, from the 16th/17th century, originating from Nepal—Materials used: Bronze, gilt.

Description: This image of Guhyakali, the “secret or hidden Kali,” is striding on the prostrate god, Bhairava. It features a tower of human and animal heads and finely wrought ornaments, including a human bone apron, and a fire-breathing dog blossoming from Bhairava’s navel.

Gallery information:

The Patan Museum is located on the Durbar square of Patan (Lalitpur/Lalitapura, Kathmandu, Nepal) which is associated Keshav Narayan Chowk (Keshavnarayan)—a form of Lord Vishnu. Being listed as a World Heritage Site, the whole of Durbar square is filled with exquisite temples, sculptures and other ancient structures, of which the ancient history history can be traced to the Malla Kings of Lalitpur. It is an important site for both Buddhism and Hinduism.