Vajravarahi is one of the highest divinities of Tantric Buddhism. She is shown dancing and holding her chopper and skull bowl. On the right side of her head protrudes a sow’s head, her special attribute, which symbolizes victory over carnal desire.
Details
- Title : The Buddhist deity Vasya Vajravarahi
- Year : approx. 1600-1800
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilded bronze with jewels inlaid
- Dimension : H. 7 3/4 in x W. 4 in, H. 19.6 cm x W. 10.1 cm
- Accession No : B60B168
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : Asian Art Museum
- Credit Line : The Avery Brundage Collection
- Status : Not on display
- Department : Himalayan Art
- Exhibition History : "The Middle Path: Buddhist Sculpture from South and Southeast Asia", Crocker Art Museum, 3/28/1997-5/18/1997