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A gilt bronze figure of Heruka with fierce rolling tongue expression, holding a chopper and skull cup. The deity stands in a warrior's pose with right knee up and pivoting. The flowing drapery suggests movement and dance rituals. The figure is mounted on a bronze base.
Heruka is the name of a category of wrathful deities in Vajrayana Buddhism. These enlightened beings adopt a fierce countenance to benefit sentient beings. In East Asia, they are called Wisdom Kings. Herukas represent the embodiment of indivisible bliss and emptiness.
Date: 18th Century
Dimensions: 9.5 with stand X 3"X 2.25"and 5" w/o stand.
Heruka is the name of a category of wrathful deities in Vajrayana Buddhism. These enlightened beings adopt a fierce countenance to benefit sentient beings. In East Asia, they are called Wisdom Kings. Herukas represent the embodiment of indivisible bliss and emptiness.
Date: 18th Century
Dimensions: 9.5 with stand X 3"X 2.25"and 5" w/o stand.
$7,500.00
item #1404605
