Editorial“Herakles-Vajrapani (Hercules the Protector),” seized from a gallerist’s storage area by the Manhattan district attorney’s office as part of its investigations into the looting of artifacts, in New York, Oct. 7, 2021. (Vincent Tullo/The New York Times)
EditorialVajrapani, the Thunderbolt-bearing Bodhisattva, Eastern India (Bihar, probably Nalanda), 7thearly 8th century, Eastern India (Bihar, probably Nalanda), Stone, H. 30 7/8 in. (78.4 cm); W. 23 13/16 in. (60.5 cm); D. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Sculpture.
EditorialManuscript Cover with the Buddha Shakyamuni, Attended by Manjushri and Vajrapani, Tibet, ca. early 12th century, Tibet, Wood with traces of red paint, H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); W. 13 3/4 in. (35 cm), Woodwork.
EditorialSeated Bodhisattva Vajrapani (?), Indonesia (Java), Central Javanese period, Date ca. mid-9th century, Indonesia (Java), Bronze, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Sculpture.
EditorialThe Buddha between two bodhisattvas Buddha Seated between two bodhisattvas, Buddhist trinity: Buddha with two Bodhisattvas, maybe Padmapani and Vajrapani, representations, god, demi-god, heroes, etc. (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism), Buddha, founder or Bu...
EditorialVajrapani, 700s. India, Kashmir, 8th century. Bronze with silver overlay and opaque watercolor; overall: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.); base: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.).
EditorialLeaf from Gandavyuha: Sudhana Battles a Demon with a Kneeling Monk, Manjushri, and Vajrapani, from Chapter 55 (verso), 1000-1100s. Ink and color on palm leaves; average: 4.2 x 52.4 cm (1 5/8 x 20 5/8 in.).
EditorialManuscript page of Vajrapani & Manjushri. Date/Period: 13th century-14th century. Painting. Pigments on paper Pigments on paper. Height: 187.45 mm (7.37 in); Width: 685.80 mm (27 in).