Sculpture
Figure
possibly 15th century (made)
possibly 15th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Image of Vajradharao is regarded as supreme by the Gelukpa (yellow Hat) sect, which was founded as a result of the teaching of Tsongkapa in the early fifteenth century, and to which all the Dalai Lamas have belonged.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Sculpture |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze, engraved and inlaid with copper and silver. |
| Brief description | Vajradhara; Sculpture, copper, cast, Nepal |
| Physical description | Image of Vajradharao is regarded as supreme by the Gelukpa (yellow Hat) sect, which was founded as a result of the teaching of Tsongkapa in the early fifteenth century, and to which all the Dalai Lamas have belonged. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Tibetan art / John Lowry. London: H. M. Stationery Office, 1973
p. 13, pl. 1 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.63-1936 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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