Vajrasattva


Original Location + Cardinal Points: Tibet,  South Asia

Present Location: National Museum, Delhi

Date/Period: 16th Century CE (1500-1850 CE (Early Modern))

Medium: Sculpture

Material: Bronze

Introduction

This image of Vajrasattva in gilded bronze shows him seated in padmasana on a double triangular lotus base. He carries double-sided vqjra in his right hand which is placed in front of the chest, while in the left hand he holds a bell. His hair is arranged in top knot fashion. He wears a crown (inlaid with a semi-precious stone in front), necklaces (the pendant of the necklace is inlaid with a stone), armlets, bracelets, lower garment and anklets.

Dimensions: H 21.0 x W 13.8 x D

Accession number: Ace. No 77.33

Credits: National Museum, Delhi

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