A Sino-Tibetan gilt copper alloy figure of Vajrapani yab-yum in the

A Sino-Tibetan gilt copper alloy figure of Vajrapani yab-yum in the Pala style. 17/18th century The wrathful deity stands in pratyalidhasana atop a lotus base, holding a ghanta in his raised right hand and embracing his consort, who mirrors his gesture with the same attribute. He wears an animal skin around his thighs and body jewellery that includes a number of coiling snakes. His head is crowned with a five-leaf crown, behind which a cascade of hair locks is secured by a snake. His consort is adorned with jewellery, her shoulders covered and her long hair falling down her back. Her tinted body contrasts with that of her partner. Remnants of gilding and pigment on the faces and hair. Height 12.7 cm

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