The Hindu Deity Vasudhara
Place of OriginNepal
Dateapprox. 1700-1800
MaterialsGilded Bronze
DimensionsH. 4 3/4 in
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62B5
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
Not on viewVasudhara is the "Giver of Wealth" and is a very popular goddess in Nepal. She has six hands. In here left hands, Vasudhara holds the Book of Transcendent Wisdom, a sheaf of grain, and the over-flowing vase, (the last two symbolizing wealth and abundance). Her upper right hand is in the gesture of praising the Buddha. The middle one holds three peacock feathers, while the lower hand displays the gesture of bestowing gifts.
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1700-1900
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1700-1800
1700-1900
1700-1900
approx. 1600-1800
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1600-1800
approx. 1800-1900
1800-1900
approx. 1700-1900