A GILT COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF VAJRASATTVA Bronze fire gilt Tibet , 14th century Dimensions: Height 9,5 cm Weight: 262 grams As well as representing the Adi Buddha, Vajrasattva is a buddha of purification. His mantra is repeated a hundred thousand times as a standard purification rite before almost any tantric initiation. This charming gilded figure depicts him with a pendant right leg, possibly having been part of a Vajradhatu mandala set, in which Vajrasattva is considered a bodhisattva. Framed by the flowing sashes, the slight sway in his torso evokes a sense of immediacy. Vajrasattva brings an actionable quality to the Adi Buddha's formless purity. Collection of Ernest Ohly, 1970s Bonhams 2018 - Lot 177 - The Presencer Collection of Buddhist Art ,2 Oct 2018 Himalayan Art Resources item no.61642