Vajrapani, Guhyapati (Tibetan: cha na dor je, sang wai dag po. English: the Lord of Secrets, Vajra Scepter Holder). This sculpture belongs to the period of the Kasa MallaKingdom of West Nepal/West Tibet. Although having an inscription around the front of the base the sculpture is undated.
Jeff Watt 10-2005
Ranjana Script
English Transliteration: Inscription on the front base of the lotus.
Notes about the Central Figure
Classification: Deity
Appearance: Wrathful
Gender: Male
Details
- Title : Vajrapani (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity) - Krodha
- Year : 1200 - 1299
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Metal
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Culture : Buddhism
- Collection : The Rubin Museum of Art
- Exhibition : From the Land of the Gods: Art of the Kathmandu Valley