Vasudhara, whose name means “river of gems,” is the Buddhist goddess of wealth. She is popular as a household deity among Nepali Buddhists. Her six arms hold attributes of her munificence.
Details
- Title : Seated Vasudhara
- Year : 12th century
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt copper inlaid with semiprecious stones
- Dimension : 6 1/2 × 5 × 4 in. (16.5 × 12.7 × 10.2 cm)
- Accession No : 80.178
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : Brooklyn Museum
- Credit Line : Gift of Jeffrey Kossak
- Status : This item is not on view
- COLLECTIONS : Asian Art
- CAPTION : Seated Vasudhara, 12th century. Gilt copper inlaid with semiprecious stones, 6 1/2 × 5 × 4 in. (16.5 × 12.7 × 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Kossak, 80.178. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.178_bw.jpg)