A gilt bronze figure of Vajrasattva
Nepal, 19th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base with the left hand in vitarkamudraand the right holding a vajra, dressed in robes incised with a dentilated pattern on the hems and at the shoulders, the ornately pleated folds flowing from under the ankles, adorned with various jewelry including a long beaded garland, the wide flat face with downcast expression surmounted by a foliate tiara with splayed ribbons, the hair in a high chignon and topped with a vajra finial
9 in. (22.9 cm.) high
