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9th century · Bronze with silver inlay · Asian Art

The peacocks that support the lotus cushion identify this bodhisattva as Vajradharma Lokeshvara. Shown in the act of opening a lotus flower, he also holds a bow and arrow, tools to dispel impediments to enlightenment. His spiritual mentor Amitabha Buddha is enthroned in his diadem.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th century

Medium

Bronze with silver inlay

Culture

Pakistan (NW Frontier Province, probably Swat Valley)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, 1942