Sarvabuddhadakini

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Sarvabuddhadakini

c. 19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Mongolian

Remarkably complete, this fierce protective goddess retains all her delicate applied ornamentation, missing only the skull cup she once held in her raised left hand. This statue is stylistically akin to the peaceful Amitayus in the Museum's collection and is true to those produced in Dolonnor. Although Sarvabuddhadakini's diadem is adorned with skulls instead of a placid floral motif, the spacing of the three jewels on the band is the same as those on Amitayus statues. Additionally, her necklaces, armlets, bracelets, and anklets are almost identical to other Amitayus and Tara sculptures in the Museum's collection.

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Object Details

Title:

Sarvabuddhadakini

Date:

c. 19th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Mongolian

Medium:

Silver with semiprecious stones and pigment

Dimensions:

7 1/8 × 5 1/2 × 2 3/4 inches (18.1 × 14 × 7 cm)

Classification:

Sculpture

Credit Line:

Gift of Natacha Rambova, 1963

Accession Number:

1963-155-15

Geography:

Made in Dolon Nor, Duolun County, Chahar Province, Inner Mongolia, China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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