Original Location + Cardinal Points: Tibet, South Asia
Present Location: National Museum, Delhi
Date/Period: 16th - 17th Century CE (1500-1850 CE (Early Modern))
Medium: Sculpture
Material: Bronze
Canda-Vajrapani is the fierce form of Vajrapani,
the Dhyani Bodhisattva of Akshobhya identified by with vajra (thunderbolt) in his hand. He is a protective deity in the Vajrayana Buddhism which is popular in 'Tibet. The deity stands in alidha posture on a lotus pedestal.
Dimensions: H 21.0 x W 16.5 x D
Accession number: Ace. No 48.4/231
Credits: National Museum, Delhi
