Physical description
Image of the Bodhisattva Vajrasattva, seated cross-legged on a circular pedestal decorated with lotus flowers and a pearl border at the front and a Tibetan inscription on the back. The right hand holds a vajra in front of his chest whilst the left hand, resting in his lap, holds a bell. He is wearing armbands, a long necklace of circular beads, a collar decorated with a scrolling pattern and an elaborate tiered crown tied by ribbons at the back of his head to which large circular pendants and ribbons are attached. Ribbon-like elements are draped over his arms and his long dhoti falls in folds around his legs.
Descriptive line
Figure, seated image of Vajrasattva, copper alloy, Nepal, ca 19th century
Details
- Title : Bodhisattva Vajrasattva
- Year : ca. 19th century (made)
- Classification : Figure/ Sculpture
- Medium : Copper alloy
- Dimension : Height: 23 cm, Width: 15 cm, Depth: 9 cm
- Accession No : IS.128-2009
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Culture : Buddhism
- Collection : Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
- Credit Line : Bequeathed by Susan Brinkworth
- Status : In Storage