A bronze figure of Vajravarahi
A bronze figure of Vajravarahi

NORTHEASTERN INDIA, PALA PERIOD, 12TH CENTURY

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A bronze figure of Vajravarahi
Northeastern India, Pala Period, 12th century
Expressively cast leaning on a lotus stalk over a prostrated figure on a round lotus base, brandishing the vajra, skull cup and khatvanga, wearing a garland, multiple necklaces, and beaded sash about her waist, the face with inlaid copper eyes including the third eye, a boar's head emerging from above her right ear and a Buddha seated above her skull tiara
5¼ in. (13 cm.) high