A polychrome gilt lacquered wood figure of Vajrasattva and Vajragarvi
A polychrome gilt lacquered wood figure of Vajrasattva and Vajragarvi
Qing dynasty, 17th century
Vajrasattva clasping his consort in yab-yum with his arms gripping the vajra and ghanta while his consort holds a skull-cup behind his right ear, all raised atop a double-lotus plinth; the surfaces of both figures displaying vibrant expressions and adorned in intricately patterned regal silks and elaborate raiment.
11in (28cm) high
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A polychrome gilt lacquered wood figure of Vajrasattva and Vajragarvi
Qing dynasty, 17th century
Vajrasattva clasping his consort in yab-yum with his arms gripping the vajra and ghanta while his consort holds a skull-cup behind his right ear, all raised atop a double-lotus plinth; the surfaces of both figures displaying vibrant expressions and adorned in intricately patterned regal silks and elaborate raiment.
11in (28cm) high