A black stone stele of Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini
Nepal, 15th/16th Century
The couple embracing in alidhasana over prone figures, he with arms radiating around him and holding various implements, adorned with a garland of severed heads and with four faces, including one on the reverse, she with her right arm raised holding a vajra and with her left around his neck, her head flung back to look into his face, both within a flaming aureole
11 in. (27.9 cm.) high
A black stone stele of Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini
Nepal, 15th/16th Century
The couple embracing in alidhasana over prone figures, he with arms radiating around him and holding various implements, adorned with a garland of severed heads and with four faces, including one on the reverse, she with her right arm raised holding a vajra and with her left around his neck, her head flung back to look into his face, both within a flaming aureole
11 in. (27.9 cm.) high