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Vajravarahi
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Vajravarahi

anonymous · 1100 - 1200 · bronze (metal); silver (metal); brass (alloy)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This fierce goddess plays an important role in Tantric Buddhism. Her demonic characteristics are effectively expressed by her attributes: a staff topped by skulls, a curved knife and a skull bowl.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineVajravarahi. 1100 - 1200. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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