Two Images of Vajrasattva and a Vajra
Summary
The thunderbolt, or vajra, is a powerful symbol in both Hinduism and Buddhism. Small bronze vajras are often used in rituals, together with a handbell (ghanta). The Buddhist deity Vajrasattva embodies the power of the vajra and is here depicted holding a vajra to his chest and a handbell at his hip.
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Date
0975 - 1025
Source
Rijksmuseum
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")