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Vasudhara
NEPAL; Late 12th–early 13th century; Gilt copper alloy; H: 48.3 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, USA
Vasudhara is a Bodhisattva related wealth and prosperity. The six-armed form is the one most often found in Nepal.
The figure sits in the relaxation posture with the overhanging right foot supported by a lotus flower. The figure wears an elaborate crown and several pieces of jewelry set with precious stones. The hands either hold something or are in mudra. The hands on the left are in the abhaya (fearlessness) mudra, hold a piece of jewelry, and make a reversed karana (warding off evil) mudra. The remaining hands hold a sutra, a sheaf of grain signifying bountiful harvest, and a large jewel. The skirt is secured with a belt and fits tightly about the legs, with rigid pleats draping over the base. |
