3617913 Head of Bhairava, c.16th century (painted gilt copper and rock cystal) by Nepalese School, (16th century); 81.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Made in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Malla Period (1200-1769). The representation of Bhairava as an independent, mask-like head is unique to the Newari metalworkers of Nepal, who were famous throughout the Himalayan world for their skills in working copper. ); Nepalese, out of copyright.