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1. Bhairab Temple Strut. 17th century, Kathmandu Valley. Carved from heavy sal wood, Bhairab stands on a figure of a lion with one foot in the air. Above him are stylized leaves and flowers. He wears a necklace of skulls and has a snake coiled around him; in one hand he holds a sword, in one and shield, in one a skull cup and the forth is in a blessing mudra. 30.75" (78 cm.) tall. $2200.