Description Tibetan bronze – plated Buddha Vasudhara, 18th century. Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.5 x 7.0 cm. History of Vasudhara: Vasudhara is the Buddhist goddess of wealth, prosperity and abundance. Its popularity peaks in Nepal, where it has a strong following among the Buddhists of the Kathmandu Valley. She is one of the most popular goddesses worshiped in many Buddhist countries and is the subject of Buddhist legends and art. The number of hands of the deity Vasudhara varies in each depiction and can be depicted with two to six hands. Her two-handed depictions are more common in Tibetan and Indian art, while six-handed representations are almost exclusive to Nepalese art. In addition to Nepal, Vasudhara is also an important “wealth deity” in Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetan bronze – plated Buddha Vasudhara, 18th century – It is a very beautiful and collectible item. Code: C89
