Standing Vajrasattva Sculpture, Nepal

About This Piece

Vajrasattva standing on a double lotus pedestal. The Bodhisattva stands in samapada-asana (Tribhanga), a posture relatively specific to his representations, the right hand is raised at chest level and holds a vajra (Skt. Dorje), the left lowered with a bell (Skt. Ghanta), representing the absolute and the ephemeral. He is dressed in a dhoti with finely carved floral decoration, wearing an akshamala around his neck and jewels, in the center of his crown, the seated figure of Akshobhya, the Tathagata meditation Buddha of the East, incarnation of " mirror knowledge” (What is real and what is illusory). In Tibetan Buddhism, the Vajrasattva mantra is considered to have the ability to purify karm a, bring peace, and bring about enlightened activity. Copper alloy, Nepal, circa 1900. (15th century style) Provenance: Estate of collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau. Sold with certificate of provenance. H 26.5 cm x W 9 cm x D 6.5 cm Weight 1355 grams Sending in an insured package at 100% of its value, with tracking.

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Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Before 1890
Style	Vintage, Arts & Crafts, Asian, Asian Antique, Religious
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	OWS-1897812
Materials	Copper
Color	Copper
Width	9 cm 9 cm
Depth	7 cm 6.5 cm
Height	27 cm 26.5 cm

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