Item: Vasudhara (Buddhist Deity) - (1 face, 6 hands)
| Origin Location | China |
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| Date Range | 1400 - 1499 |
| Lineages | Buddhist |
| Material | Metal, Mercuric Gild, Painted Face/Hair |
| Collection | Private |
Classification: Deity
Appearance: Peaceful
Gender: Female
"Vasudhara, with one face and two hands. The right [hand] in the gesture of supreme generosity and the left holds tufts of rice and a vase, showering down various jewels. Having jewel ornaments and garments of silk. Completely surrounded by friendly beings. Seated in the vajrasana [posture]." (Konchog Lhundrub, 1497-1557. From the One Hundred Methods of Accomplishment).
Jeff Watt [updated 6-2019]
Publication: Seer Photographic Collection
Thematic Sets
Sculpture: Yongle Style, Xuande & Zhengtong Period
Sculpture: Yongle & Xuande Style (Masterworks)
Buddhist Deity: Vasudhara (Masterworks)