Description
Buddha Protector Vajrapani Sculpture for Protection
This Vajrapani Statue, also known as the Protector of the Buddha, stands at 12.4” (31.5 cm) in height and 9.6” (24.5 cm) in width, weighing 3.85 kg. Skillfully handcrafted from a copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
In his iconography, Vajrapani is depicted in a wrathful form as the fierce protector of the Buddha. His right hand wields a vajra, symbolizing indestructible power and the force of enlightenment, while his left hand holds a lasso, representing the subjugation of opposing forces. He is portrayed with three piercing eyes, signifying his ability to perceive past, present, and future without obstruction. Adorning his head is a five-skull crown, symbolizing the transformation of the five poisons—ignorance, desire, anger, pride, and jealousy—into the five transcendent wisdoms.
Size: 12.4”/31.5cm (Height) × 9.6”/24.5cm (Width)
Weight: 3.85kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Vajrapāṇi is one of the most essential Bodhisattvas in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. He is regarded as the protector and guide of the Buddha, embodying the power of all the Buddhas. His name means “Holder of the Vajra”, with the vajra symbolizing indestructible energy and the enlightened mind’s unshakable power.