Vajravarahi in Wrathful Posture, 13th century, Central Tibet, Copper alloy with turquoise, silver, and colors, H. 8 3/4 in. (22

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Vajravarahi in Wrathful Posture, 13th century, Central Tibet, Copper alloy with turquoise, silver, and colors, H. 8 3/4 in. ( cm); W. 4 1/4 in. ( cm); D. 3 3/8 in. ( cm), Sculpture, Vajravarahi derives from the boar-headed Hindu goddess Varahi (female aspect of Vishnu’s boar-headed avatar Varaha), reflecting the incorporation of Hindu imagery into Vajrayana Buddhism. The head of a sow projects from her head

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