A Paubha of Mahakala | Nepal, dated by inscription to January 1778 (Samvat 898)

Project Description

Description: 108.5 x 71 cm
Catalogue note: Based on the inscription in the lower register, this paubha depicting Mahakala was commissioned by a family of thirteen in commemoration of their puja in the former Kingdom of Patan (present day Lalitapur, Kathmandu). It attests to the lighting of butter lamps; one thousand performances of water ritual; feeding of ten Brahmin; worship of the Kumari; and dedication to the moon god. Each of the family members is depicted in the lower register and identified by name.
Provenance: Acquired from Christie’s, Sale 17347, Lot 692, Invoice no. DB19005296. Duke Simone Velluti Zati di San Clemente (1926-2012), by repute thence by descent to the present owner
Catalogue no: 2019A0197