Vajrapani - Bronze - Tibet - Late 20th century
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Bronze Vajrapani statue from late 20th-century Tibetan dynastic style, 10 cm high, 6.5 cm wide and 4 cm deep, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Vajrapani is one of the most important bodhisattvas in Tibetan and Mahayana Buddhism, and is regarded as the protector of the Buddha and the embodiment of spiritual power and energy.
Main features
Vajrapani literally means 'he who holds the vajra' - the vajra is a ritual object that symbolizes invincible power.
He is often depicted in a wrathful, dynamic stance with a raised vajra, surrounded by flames.
He usually wears jewelry, a tiger skin, and has a third eye on his forehead.
Symbolism and meaning
Vajrapani represents the power of all Buddhas and protects against negative influences, obstacles, and evil spirits.
The vajra that he holds symbolizes both the indestructibility of diamond and the power of a lightning bolt - it represents spiritual power that pierces through ignorance.
Three forms: Vajrapani appears in three main forms—peaceful, semi-wrathful, and fully wrathful—with the wrathful form (holding a raised vajra and a blazing aura) being the most common in Tibetan art.
The statue is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.
Vajrapani is one of the most important bodhisattvas in Tibetan and Mahayana Buddhism, and is regarded as the protector of the Buddha and the embodiment of spiritual power and energy.
Main features
Vajrapani literally means 'he who holds the vajra' - the vajra is a ritual object that symbolizes invincible power.
He is often depicted in a wrathful, dynamic stance with a raised vajra, surrounded by flames.
He usually wears jewelry, a tiger skin, and has a third eye on his forehead.
Symbolism and meaning
Vajrapani represents the power of all Buddhas and protects against negative influences, obstacles, and evil spirits.
The vajra that he holds symbolizes both the indestructibility of diamond and the power of a lightning bolt - it represents spiritual power that pierces through ignorance.
Three forms: Vajrapani appears in three main forms—peaceful, semi-wrathful, and fully wrathful—with the wrathful form (holding a raised vajra and a blazing aura) being the most common in Tibetan art.
The statue is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Tibet
Material
Bronze
Height
10 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Title of artwork
Vajrapani
Depth
4 cm
Condition
Good condition
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