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The bodhisattva Vajrapani, whose name means "Holder of the Vajra," embodies enlightened activity and the power of all Buddhas. The "vajra," a multipronged Buddhist ritual scepter, is associated with the indestructibility and brilliance of the enlightened mind. Here, Vajrapani holds the vajra in his right hand, while holding a bell in his left. Flanking him are two stepped stupas: sacred reliquary mounds that contain the presence of the Buddha. The lions below are also associated with the Buddha, who is sometimes called "lion among men."
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8204
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Bodhisattva Vajrapani
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object
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8204
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normalized
title
Bodhisattva Vajrapani
description
The bodhisattva Vajrapani, whose name means "Holder of the Vajra," embodies enlightened activity and the power of all Buddhas. The "vajra," a multipronged Buddhist ritual scepter, is associated with the indestructibility and brilliance of the enlightened mind. Here, Vajrapani holds the vajra in his right hand, while holding a bell in his left. Flanking him are two stepped stupas: sacred reliquary mounds that contain the presence of the Buddha. The lions below are also associated with the Buddha, who is sometimes called "lion among men."
provenance
John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 2002, by gift.
date
1000-1300
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CC0
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en
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Metal
sculpture (visual works)
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3
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3
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6 3/4 in. (17.15 cm)
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brass, wood
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6868
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INT
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none
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photo
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photo
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