Vajrapani - Gilded bronze - Asia
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Gilded bronze Vajrapani statue from Asia, 18 cm wide, 22.5 cm high, 19 cm deep, weighing 1750 g, in good condition and signed.
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Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
No extra charges for European buyers — no customs duties, import VAT, or handling fees, which you would pay with all other Asian suppliers on this auction
100% transparent — all photos were taken by us and show exactly the object you will receive
No intermediaries — we ship our products ourselves, directly to you via easy-to-follow Track and Trace codes
Lightning-fast shipping — always within 2 working days, usually within 1 day
Fair & combined shipping costs — combined shipping active on all our auction items
Flexible shipping — after payment you can easily specify a preferred shipping date
100% Reliable — Your parcel will always be shipped, regardless of the final bid.
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.
Key features:
Vajrapani literally means "he who holds the vajra" - the vajra is a ritual object that symbolizes indestructible power
He is often depicted in an angry, dynamic pose with an upraised vajra.
He typically 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 he holds symbolizes both the indestructibility of diamond and the power of a lightning bolt - it represents spiritual power that pierces ignorance.
Three forms: Vajrapani appears in three main forms - peaceful, semi-wrathful and fully wrathful - with the wrathful form (holding the upraised vajra and blazing aura) being most common in Tibetan art.
The statue is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packaged and insured shipping.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you pay shipping costs only once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
Translated by Google TranslateDutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
No extra charges for European buyers — no customs duties, import VAT, or handling fees, which you would pay with all other Asian suppliers on this auction
100% transparent — all photos were taken by us and show exactly the object you will receive
No intermediaries — we ship our products ourselves, directly to you via easy-to-follow Track and Trace codes
Lightning-fast shipping — always within 2 working days, usually within 1 day
Fair & combined shipping costs — combined shipping active on all our auction items
Flexible shipping — after payment you can easily specify a preferred shipping date
100% Reliable — Your parcel will always be shipped, regardless of the final bid.
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.
Key features:
Vajrapani literally means "he who holds the vajra" - the vajra is a ritual object that symbolizes indestructible power
He is often depicted in an angry, dynamic pose with an upraised vajra.
He typically 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 he holds symbolizes both the indestructibility of diamond and the power of a lightning bolt - it represents spiritual power that pierces ignorance.
Three forms: Vajrapani appears in three main forms - peaceful, semi-wrathful and fully wrathful - with the wrathful form (holding the upraised vajra and blazing aura) being most common in Tibetan art.
The statue is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packaged and insured shipping.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you pay shipping costs only once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Asia
Material
Gilded bronze
Title of artwork
Vajrapani
Signature
Signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
22.5 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
19 cm
Weight
1750 g
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