Vasudhara

Vasudhara

Vasudhara (“holding the treasure”), the Buddhist goddess of Abundance, is represented holding among her attributes a vase of gems (kamandalu), an allusion to the jewels of knowledge, a manuscript (pustaka) of Buddhist teachings and a stem of grain, indicating both fertility and prosperity.

Labels and date

1500–1600
Malla period
Vasudhara, the Buddhist Goddess of Abundance, is important
in Nepal. Her name means ‘holding the treasure’. Here her
attributes include a vase of gems (kamandalu), an allusion to
the jewels of knowledge, a manuscript (pustaka) of Buddhist
teachings and a stem of grain symbolising fertility and
prosperity.
Gilded copper
Nepal

Details

  • Title : Vasudhara
  • Year : 16th century (made)
  • Classification : Sculpture/ Figure
  • Medium : Gilt copper
  • Dimension : Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 14.5 cm, Depth: 11 cm
  • Accession No : IM.14-1930
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal (made)
  • Culture : Buddhism
  • Period : Malla period
  • Collection : Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
  • Credit Line : Given by Mr C. Nordlinger
  • Status : South-East Asia, Room 47a, case 10