Vajrapani
Artist
Unknown Artist
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumgouache
DimensionsOverall (image: 8.8 x 6.5; image-rectangular; support-pentagonal): 11.6 x 8 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineJ.P.E. Klaverwyden Bequest
Object number1976.164.001
DescriptionThe Tantric Protector Vajrapani stands in 'the bending bow' posture, he holds the tantric thunderbolt in his right hand; his left hand is in the mudra of caution; his body is enveloped in flames & he wears a crown which symbolizes the illusory self; the figure he tramples represents illusionStatus
Not on view
Unknown Artist
Unknown Artist
c.1400
c.250 CE