Acharya Vajrapani dhyanibodhisattva, the Vajra Holder

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 88.23.1.1-2
Type: sculpture; metalwork; statuette
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials: bronze
Techniques: gilt
Dimensions: height: 14.5 cm
Ácarya Vajrapani dhyani bodhisattva stands on a single lotus throne in stepping out position. Snakes wriggle under his feet. He raises a vajra with his right hand, whilst his left hand forms the argumentative gesture, holding a hook. A half vajra adorns his red, upstanding hair and a skull diadem adorns his head. He has demonic face, bulging eyes and a third eye on his forehead. This work created in Dolonnuur.