PADMASAMBHAVA
This is a sculpture of the great Buddhist teacher Padmasambhava, which means “Born from a Lotus.” He is seated on the base of a lotus.
The lotus is a symbol of purity. Like all Hindu and Buddhist gods, Padmasambhava sits on a splendid lotus base.
Object Number
S2014.18a–b
Date
First half of the 18th century
Place of Origin
Central Tibet
Medium
Gilt copper repoussé, turquoise, and pearl
Dimensions
H × W × D: 51.5 × 35 × 25.2 cm
(20 1/4 × 13 3/4 × 9 15/16 in.)
Credit line
The Alice S. Kandell Collection