California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 23, 2017  September 23, 2017

 Lot # 3067 
A BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRAVARAHI    清 銅金剛亥母佛像


  • Dimension: Height: 6 3/4 in (17.1 cm) Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $6000

Expressively cast dancing on a prostrated figure over a round lotus base, brandishing the vajra and skull cup, wearing a garland, necklace and beaded sash securing the short dhoti, her braided hair gathered in a high chignon, base with marks. Qing Dynasty period.


在藏傳佛教噶舉派中, 金剛亥母為女性本尊之首, 在格魯派中,她是三大本尊之一上樂金剛的明妃。此尊左腿單腿立於蓮花寶台之上,呈舞蹈姿,袒胸露乳,右手持鉞刀上舉,象徵清除人的一切愚昧,勾召真性智慧;左手應托盛滿鮮血的嘎巴拉碗,象徵她獲得了極樂的體驗,修證事業的成功。