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Vajrabhairava
18th century
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas, United States
Surrounded by flames and skulls, the Himalayan Buddhist god Vajrabhairava and his female counterpart (shakti) embrace in an ecstatic union that obliterates earthly dualities and achieves enlightenment. They trample underfoot the Hindu god of death. Like the Hindu god Shiva, Vajrabhairava triumphs over death.
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Details
- Title: Vajrabhairava
- Date Created: 18th century
- Physical Dimensions: 13 1/2 × 9 × 6 in. (34.29 × 22.86 × 15.24 cm)
- Type: Sculpture
- External Link: https://www.dma.org/object/artwork/5319399/
- Medium: Gilt bronze
- Credit Line: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Alconda-Owsley Foundation to honor Dr. Anne R. Bromberg
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