Vasudhara
Figure
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Vasudhara ("holding the treasure"), the Buddhist goddess of Abundance, is represented holding among her attributes a vase of gems (kamandalu), an allusion to the jewels of knowledge, a manuscript (pustaka) of Buddhist teachings and a stem of grain, indicating both fertility and prosperity.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Vasudhara (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt copper |
| Brief description | Vasudhara, gilt copper, Nepal, 16th century, Malla period |
| Physical description | Vasudhara ("holding the treasure"), the Buddhist goddess of Abundance, is represented holding among her attributes a vase of gems (kamandalu), an allusion to the jewels of knowledge, a manuscript (pustaka) of Buddhist teachings and a stem of grain, indicating both fertility and prosperity. |
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| Gallery label | Vasudhara
1500–1600
Malla period
Vasudhara, the Buddhist Goddess of Abundance, is important
in Nepal. Her name means ‘holding the treasure’. Here her
attributes include a vase of gems (kamandalu), an allusion to
the jewels of knowledge, a manuscript (pustaka) of Buddhist
teachings and a stem of grain symbolising fertility and
prosperity.
Gilded copper
Nepal
Museum no. IM.14-1930(14/06/2011) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr C. Nordlinger |
| Subject depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.14-1930 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2000 |
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