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Vajrasattva

National Museum - New Delhi

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India

This image of Vajrasattva in gilded bronze shows him seated in padmasana on a double triangular lotus base. He carries a double-sided vajra 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.

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  • Title: Vajrasattva
  • Date Created: 16th Century CE
  • Location: Tibet
  • Physical Dimensions: Ht. 21.0 cm., Wd. 13.8 cm., Dep. 8.7 cm.
  • Medium: Bronze
National Museum - New Delhi

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