Vasudhara, a Budhdist goddess of wealth and harvest. She is closely linked with Jambhala another important god of wealth. Vasudhara has many forms and is also depicted as the consort of Jambhala.
“Bhagavani, source of all wonders, Vasudhara, goddess of splendour and fortune, bestower of auspicious mental desires; homage to the Goddess Wish-fulfilling Wheel.” (Sakya liturgical verse).
This object was formerly in the estate of Baron F. Rolin of Brussels, Belgium.
Jeff Watt 10-2007
Notes about the Central Figure
Classification: Deity
Appearance: Peaceful
Gender: Female
Details
- Title : Vasudhara (Buddhist Deity) - (1 face, 6 hands)
- Year : 1100 - 1199
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Metal
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : The Rubin Museum of Art
- Exhibition : From the Land of the Gods: Art of the Kathmandu Valley