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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUHYASAMAJA The present sculpture represents the meditational deity Akshobyavajra as
MING DYNASTY, 15TH-16TH CENTURY he is described in the Guhyasamaja Tantra, a highly important Vajrayana
The fnely cast multi-armed fgure is seated with his consort on a double lotus Buddhist text describing the unexcelled class of yidam or meditational deity.
base with beaded rims. Each fgure holds a vajra and a bell in their primary Three-headed, six-armed, and in union with his consort, he represents the
hands. The base is sealed and incised with a double-vajra. ultimate form of Buddha Akshobhya and the attributes in his multiple hands
7½ in. (19 cm.) high represent the enlightened qualities of the other four Buddha families, which
include a vajra, bell, wheel, lotus, jewel, and sword.
£50,000-80,000 US$66,000-100,000
€59,000-93,000
明十五/十六世紀 鎏金銅密集金剛像

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