Figure / Vajradhara / thunderbolt

Description

Figure of Vajradhara the Thunderbolt Bearer, in gilt brass, seated cross-legged on a lotus base and holding a thunderbolt in each of his crossed hands: China, Tibet Autonomous Region, Xigaze Prefecture, Gyangze, Tibetan, obtained on the 1903 - 1904 Expedition, probably 19th century

Museum reference

A.1954.313

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure / Vajradhara / thunderbolt

Production information

Gyantse, Xigaze Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Brass gilt

Physical description

Gilt brass

Associations

Depicted: Vajradhara
British Expedition to Tibet, 1903 - 1904 (Younghusband Campaign)