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Vajradaka Tibet. circa 15th-16th century
Copper alloy Height…
See original version (French)
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Vajradaka Tibet. circa 15th-16th century
Copper alloy Height…
See original version (French)
Estimate €8,000 - €12,000
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Description
Vajradaka
Tibet. circa 15th-16th century
Copper alloy Height 14.5 cm
Rare representation of the deity traditionally depicted
crouching on a blossoming lotus, hands folded in front of his chest
holding the bell and vajra, head raised. He is
tiger skin and a string of severed heads hangs around his neck.
around his neck.
This type of sculpture was usually placed on a pedestal
that served as a burner to incinerate sesame seeds
introduced through the mouth of the divinity during certain rites of
purification rites.
The smoke that resulted from the carbonisation then rose up
escape through the same mouth and dissipate at the same time
with the defilement of the ritualist.
See original version (French)
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