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Bodhisattva Vajrapani   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Bodhisattva Vajrapani
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One of the earliest surviving tantric sculptures, this figure of Vajrapani-"he who holds the lightning bolt"-places his hand on a vajra, a thunder bolt symbol that refers to the lightning speed with which practitioners may achieve enlightenment when they follow tantric techniques. The prongs of the lightning bolt are in his hair; his arms are crossed, and a knotted snake is slung around his hips.

Vajrapani's elaborate hairstyle, along with the gentle articulation of the cloth, subtly swaying postures, and introspective expressions are close derivations from 5th-century models, thereby implying an early date for the bronze.
Date 700
Medium Copper with traces of gilt
Dimensions Overall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q657415
Current location
Indian and South East Asian Art
Accession number
1982.52
Place of creation Nepal, 8th century
Credit line John L. Severance Fund
Source/Photographer https://clevelandart.org/art/1982.52

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