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Goddess Vajravarahi Dancing with Chopper (karttrika) and Skullcup (kapala)- 242de424-d420-9b97-a6ea-171ec6482685 (1)
Goddess Vajravarahi Dancing with Chopper (karttrika) and Skullcup (kapala) is from 15th century Tibet. She is bronze with gold paint and pigment and is 11.8 x 6.9 x 3.3 cm. This sculpture was gifted to the Chicago Institute of Art by Marilynn B. Alsdorf. According to the museums website, Vajravahi is a manifestation of Vajrayogini, and is named for the sow above her right ear; the wild boar represents her relentless power to overcome all obstacles and achieve liberation. She holds a skull cup, which represents a mind filled with the bliss of realizing the true nature of reality. Vajravarahi also holds a flaying knife. She is standing in the position of dance atop a platform that appears to have lotus flower themes. The dancing position moves the viewers eye around pointed edges and through her muscular figure.The reference number for this image is 2014. 1015 and is available to see in the Arts of Asia section of the museum.
This image is in public domain.
www.artic.edu/artworks/144903/goddess-vajravarahi-dancing...
Goddess Vajravarahi Dancing with Chopper (karttrika) and Skullcup (kapala)- 242de424-d420-9b97-a6ea-171ec6482685 (1)
Goddess Vajravarahi Dancing with Chopper (karttrika) and Skullcup (kapala) is from 15th century Tibet. She is bronze with gold paint and pigment and is 11.8 x 6.9 x 3.3 cm. This sculpture was gifted to the Chicago Institute of Art by Marilynn B. Alsdorf. According to the museums website, Vajravahi is a manifestation of Vajrayogini, and is named for the sow above her right ear; the wild boar represents her relentless power to overcome all obstacles and achieve liberation. She holds a skull cup, which represents a mind filled with the bliss of realizing the true nature of reality. Vajravarahi also holds a flaying knife. She is standing in the position of dance atop a platform that appears to have lotus flower themes. The dancing position moves the viewers eye around pointed edges and through her muscular figure.The reference number for this image is 2014. 1015 and is available to see in the Arts of Asia section of the museum.
This image is in public domain.
www.artic.edu/artworks/144903/goddess-vajravarahi-dancing...