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Vasudhara

Figure
16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
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

Categories
Object type
TitleVasudhara (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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.5cm
  • Width: 14.5cm
  • Depth: 11cm
Style
Gallery label
(14/06/2011)
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
Credit line
Given by Mr C. Nordlinger
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IM.14-1930

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Record createdFebruary 13, 2000
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