A gilt copper alloy figure of Narodakini. Tibet. 19th century

A gilt copper alloy figure of Narodakini. Tibet. 19th century

Standing in a striding dance pose, she holds her left arm raised, her right arm stretched out along her body at her side — original attributes lost. Her uncovered body is adorned with numerous pearled strings, some with chakra and vajra symbols as well as bells. With a stand.
Height 38 cm

Narodakini (Tib. dorje naljorma) is an important tantric deity in Sakya (particularly Naropa lineage) and Gelugpa schools. In some texts she is described as an emanation of Vajrayogini.

西藏 十九世紀
銅鎏金空行母立像
來源：慕尼黑私人收藏,1975年10月15日購於斯圖加特Schoettle-Ostasiatica,Tibetica 31期, 拍品編號9009

Provenance

Private collection, Munich, acquired at Schoettle-Ostasiatica, Stuttgart, 15.10.1975, Tibetica 31, cat. no. 9009