A rare gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani
Northeastern India, Pala Period, 11th century
Standing on a round double-lotus base over a stepped pedestal and holding a vajra in his right hand, wearing a dhoti and jewelry, his face with almond-shaped eyes and gentle smile surmounted by a foliate tiara and a high chignon topped with a finial, flanked on either side by a lotus stem supporting the bell, all backed by a flaming openwork mandorla
12 3/8 in. (32.2 cm.) high
A rare gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani
Northeastern India, Pala Period, 11th century
Standing on a round double-lotus base over a stepped pedestal and holding a vajra in his right hand, wearing a dhoti and jewelry, his face with almond-shaped eyes and gentle smile surmounted by a foliate tiara and a high chignon topped with a finial, flanked on either side by a lotus stem supporting the bell, all backed by a flaming openwork mandorla
12 3/8 in. (32.2 cm.) high
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