Description
Vajrapani: Embodiment of Adamantine Power and Fearless Wisdom
This Vajrapani Bodhisattva measures 17”/43cm in height with a 12.5”/32cm base and weighs 7.28 kg. Crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this sculpture features a copper body finished with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The gold surface enhances the finely engraved details across the deity’s body, ornaments, garments, and lotus pedestal, while the acrylic painting adds depth and carefully applied colors to the facial features, hair, and decorative elements. The combination of traditional copper craftsmanship, gold gilding, and painted details creates a refined sculpture suitable for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, Dharma centers, monasteries, or spiritual collections.
The sculpture depicts Vajrapani in a powerful standing posture surrounded by a detailed flame aureole. He is shown with a fierce expression, wide-open eyes, and an open mouth, wearing an elaborate crown, earrings, necklaces, and ornate garments. His right hand holds a vajra raised beside his body, while his left hand holds a symbolic attribute. The figure is adorned with layered ornaments, flowing scarves, and detailed clothing patterns, with carefully carved flames surrounding the deity. The dynamic posture, powerful facial expression, vajra attribute, and richly decorated pedestal create a traditional representation of Vajrapani in Himalayan Buddhist sculpture.
Size: 17”/43cm (Height) x 12.5”/32cm (Base)
Weight: 7.28 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded , Acrylic Painting , Copper Body
Vajrapani, whose name means 'Vajra-in-hand,' is one of the three great Bodhisattvas, alongside Avalokiteshvara and Manjushri, representing the Buddha's power. He is revered as a protector of the Buddha's teachings and a symbol of indomitable will and wisdom, guiding practitioners through challenges with unwavering strength and compassion. He stands as a guardian against fear and ignorance.