The Buddhist deity Vajrasphoti
Place of OriginChina
Date1700-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795)
MaterialsPartially gilded bronze
DimensionsH. 6 5/8 in x W. 5 1/4 in x D. 3 3/4 in, H. 16.8 cm x W. 13 cm x D. 9.5 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B143
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On viewLocationGallery 12
MarkingsCh'ien-lung
More InformationThis image of the goddess Vajrasphoti, whose name can be translated as “diamond chain,” once actually carried chains. During the Qianlong period, a number of sculptures representing complete Buddhist pantheons were commissioned for the emperor’s private worship. This goddess once belonged to such a set.
Subject
- Buddhism
- Buddha
1700-1900
approx. 1900-1990
approx. 1400-1500
Toyosawa Tomizo
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1700-1800
1700-1900
approx. 1600-1800
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1600-1800
approx. 1800-1900