Not currently on display at the V&A

Figure

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Dhyani-Bodhisattva Vajrapani in his Yidam form as Mahacakra Vajrapani. The Bodhisattva is reprented in his fierce form stridding to his right over the bodies of two prostrate human-beings, in union with his Shakti Sujata (Yab.yum pose). The god has three faces, six arms and four legs, whilst the Yum has the normal number. In two of his right hands he holds Vajra-sceptres (Dorjes), and snake in two of his left hands. The two normal hands are in Namah-kara behind her back. She holds the Gri.gug and the Kapal. In his red hair is a half-Vajra. The lotus base is rectangonal.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
gilt brass, cast in three parts, with copper sealing-plate
Brief description
Mahacakra Vajrapani; Sculpture, copper brass, gilt, E.Tibet, 18th century
Physical description
The Dhyani-Bodhisattva Vajrapani in his Yidam form as Mahacakra Vajrapani. The Bodhisattva is reprented in his fierce form stridding to his right over the bodies of two prostrate human-beings, in union with his Shakti Sujata (Yab.yum pose). The god has three faces, six arms and four legs, whilst the Yum has the normal number. In two of his right hands he holds Vajra-sceptres (Dorjes), and snake in two of his left hands. The two normal hands are in Namah-kara behind her back. She holds the Gri.gug and the Kapal. In his red hair is a half-Vajra. The lotus base is rectangonal.
Dimensions
  • Approx height: 17cm
  • Base approx width: 14.5cm
  • Base approx height: 8cm
Collection
Accession number
IM.48:1-1929

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdNovember 8, 2005
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest