Vajrapani (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity) – Krodha

Vajrapani (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity) – Krodha

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