A FINE BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRASATTVA, TIBET, 16th - 17th CENTURYCast and chased bronze Tibet, 16th / 17th centurySeated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus pedestal, this delightful bronze depicts Vajrasattva holding the vajra before his chest and the ghanta at his waist. The tall chignon, petal-shaped crown ribbons, the folds of the dhoti and ornate jewelry all crafted with much attention for detail as is the crisp face with well-meaning expression. The hands are in varada mudra and vitarka mudra, the base is not sealed.His name meaning ‘Vajra Being’, Vajrasattva is the Adi Buddha ascribed agency. He is frequently invoked for purification rituals and as a bodhisattva. The Nyingma also treat him as a yidam. In certain instances, Vajrasattva is considered a sixth Presiding Buddha, representing their ethereal unity.Shape: Figural Weight: 274 gramsDimensions: Height 11 cmCondition: good condition with expressive patina and some notches and dents to base rim Provenance: American private collection西藏精美青銅金剛薩埵,十六至十七世紀青銅鑄造西藏,十六至十七世紀造型:人物 重量:274 克尺寸:高 11 厘米品相:良好,包漿凝重,有些凹陷與缺口 來源:美國私人收藏