Details
Description
Vajrasattva standing on a double-lotus pedestal. The Bodhisattva stands in samapada-asana (Tribhanga), a posture relatively unique to his depictions; his … Read more Vajrasattva standing on a double-lotus pedestal. The Bodhisattva stands in samapada-asana (Tribhanga), a posture relatively unique to his depictions; his right hand is raised to chest level and holds a vajra (Skt. Dorje), while his left hand is lowered, holding a bell (Skt. Ghanta), symbolizing the absolute and the ephemeral. He is clad in a dhoti with finely carved floral motifs, wearing an akshamala around his neck and jewelry; at the center of his crown is the seated figure of Akshobhya, the Eastern Tathagata Buddha of Meditation, the embodiment of “mirror-like wisdom” (that which is real and that which is illusory). In Tibetan Buddhism, the Vajrasattva mantra is considered to have the power to purify karma, bring peace, and inspire enlightened activity. Copper alloy, Nepal, circa 1900. (15th-century style) Provenance: Estate of collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau. Sold with certificate of provenance. H 26.5 cm x W 9 cm x D 6.5 cm Weight 1355 grams See less
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Related Collections
- Mathurin Moreau Sculpture
- Lime Sculpture
- Hagenauer Werkstätte Sculpture
- Roman Bronze Works Sculpture
- Gourd Sculpture
- Polycarbonate Sculpture
- Photorealism Sculpture
- Chaim Gross Sculpture
- Constantin Brancusi Sculpture
- Fernando Botero Sculpture
- Parchment Sculpture
- Far Pavilions Sculpture
- Straw Sculpture
- Recycled/Repurposed Sculpture
- Georgian Sculpture
- Oil-Rubbed Bronze Finish Sculpture
- Maison Jansen Sculpture
- Austin Productions Sculpture
- Mid-Century Modern Sculpture
- Brutalist Sculpture
- Alabaster Sculpture
- Folk Art Sculpture
- Nude Sculptures
- Jade Sculpture
- Isamu Noguchi Sculpture