Not currently on display at the V&A

Figure

ca. 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Image of the Bodhisattva Vajrasattva, seated cross-legged on a circular pedestal decorated with lotus flowers and a pearl border at the front and a Tibetan inscription on the back. The right hand holds a vajra in front of his chest whilst the left hand, resting in his lap, holds a bell. He is wearing armbands, a long necklace of circular beads, a collar decorated with a scrolling pattern and an elaborate tiered crown tied by ribbons at the back of his head to which large circular pendants and ribbons are attached. Ribbon-like elements are draped over his arms and his long dhoti falls in folds around his legs.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Copper alloy
Brief description
Figure, seated image of Vajrasattva, copper alloy, Nepal, ca 19th century
Physical description
Image of the Bodhisattva Vajrasattva, seated cross-legged on a circular pedestal decorated with lotus flowers and a pearl border at the front and a Tibetan inscription on the back. The right hand holds a vajra in front of his chest whilst the left hand, resting in his lap, holds a bell. He is wearing armbands, a long necklace of circular beads, a collar decorated with a scrolling pattern and an elaborate tiered crown tied by ribbons at the back of his head to which large circular pendants and ribbons are attached. Ribbon-like elements are draped over his arms and his long dhoti falls in folds around his legs.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23cm
  • Width: 15cm
  • Depth: 9cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Susan Brinkworth
Collection
Accession number
IS.128-2009

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Record createdDecember 15, 2009
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