VAJRADHARA IN YAB YUM.
China. Qing Dynasty.

Greenish gray nephrite jade with brownish and dark inclusions. In front of a mandorla sitting on a lotus; the Adibuddha embraces his shakti Bhagavani. He is holding a vajra and a gantha bell in hands; she holds a katrika chopper up and a kapala bowl behind him. Both are wearing jewelry crowns with flowers. Above his head is floating a small lotus with Buddha Shakyamuni.

Vajradhara is considered the original Buddha of most schools and as the principle of
perfect enlightenment; Buddha Shakyamuni is his karmic manifestation. Height 18cm. Condition A/B.

Provenance:
-Collection Miramar Jade; Geneva; No. 3716/58.Art trade; Van Ham.