Golden statue depicting “religious madman” featuring paunchy midsection, pointed fiery nimbus, and spiritual implements in hands

Tsangnyon Heruka (1452–1507)

Location
Tibet

Date
16th century

Material
gilt metalwork with semiprecious stone inlay

Dimensions
43 x 31 x 30 in. (109.2 x 78.7 x 76.2 cm)

Collection
Pritzker Collection, Chicago

Photo Credit
photograph by Hugh DuBois, courtesy of the Pritzker Collection, Chicago

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