Vajravarahi in Wrathful Posture, 13th century, Central Tibet, Copper alloy with turquoise, silver, and colors, H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); D. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Sculpture, Vajravarahi derives from the boar-headed Hindu goddess Varahi (female aspect of Vishnu’s boar-headed avatar Varaha), reflecting the incorporation of Hindu imagery into Vajrayana Buddhism. The head of a sow projects from her head
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Vajravarahi, Wrathful Posture, 13th century, Central Tibet, Copper alloy, turquoise, silver, colors, H, 8 3/4, 22.2 cm, W, 4 1/4, 10.8, D, 3 3/8, 8.6, Sculpture, Vajravarahi derives, boar-headed Hindu, goddess, Varahi, female aspect, Vishnu, boar-headed, avatar, Varaha, reflecting, incorporation, Hindu imagery, Vajrayana Buddhism, head, sow projects
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