| Object Number | A1114 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Nepalese | Buddhist |
| Provenience | Nepal |
| Date Made | 17th Century - 18th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Bronze | Gilding |
| Technique | Gilt |
| Iconography | Vajrasattva | Tara |
| Description | Brass sculpture of eight-armed Vajrasattva with consort. The bodhisattva Vajrasattva is a popular deity in Tantric Buddhism. He holds his two attributes: a vajra in his lowest right hand, and a bell in his lowest left hand. The union of these two objects together symbolizes supreme truth. Gilt bronze with floral halo. |
| Height | 23.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914 |
| Other Number | Getz 163 - Other Number |
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