Ekajata is a fierce deity usually shown as an attendant to Avalokiteshvara (God of Mercy). Her hair is gathered into a single bun, hence her name, which can be translated as “one whose hair is arranged in a single chignon.” Her fierce mien is emphasized by her bulging eyes, her frowning eyebrows, her skull bowl and curved knife attributes, and garland of severed heads.
Details
- Title : The Buddhist Deity Ekajata
- Year : approx. 1600-1700
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilded copper repousse
- Dimension : H. 12 3/4 in x W. 5 3/8 in x D. 2 3/4 in, H. 32.3 cm x W. 13.6 cm x D. 6.9 cm
- Accession No : B60B1060
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : Asian Art Museum
- Credit Line : The Avery Brundage Collection
- Status : Not on display
- Department : Himalayan Art