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THB16th C. Nepalese Gilded Bronze Plaque - Vajrayogini
Lot 58b
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Central Asia, Nepal, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A gorgeous gilt bronze repousse panel featuring a dynamic relief image of the Tantric / Vajrayana Buddhist dakini, or sacred female spirit, Vajrayogini - here, Vajravarahi, literally "Vajra Sow". The goddess has a sow's head, relating to her origins from the Hindu sow-faced goddess Varahi. Vajrayogini is often associated with triumph over ignorance, the pig being associated with ignorance in Buddhism. She stands with her four arms extended, each holding a different weapon or hapless victim - a fierce representation of the goddess in the style of Himalayan Buddhism. She wears a skirt, necklace, armbands, and bracelets. The stupa-shaped plaque has a raised border and is pierced in six spots for attachment. Size: 4.6" W x 5.25" H (11.7 cm x 13.3 cm); 5.35" H (13.6 cm) on included custom stand.
For centuries, Buddhists in this part of the world have commissioned the creation of stupas to celebrate important events, for example, if a family member reaches an advanced age, or for certain festivals. If the family cannot afford to construct a full stupa, they can commission hammered metal plaques like this one.
Provenance: ex-private M. Shapiro collection, New York City, New York, USA, collected from 1950 to 1970
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#150945Very slight bending to form, especially around the lower edge. The motif is well preserved and the gilt is in nice condition.Condition
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