Vasudhara

14th–15th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 252

The Vasudhara-kalpa ritual text describes the six-armed Vasudhara (Sanskrit: “stream of gems”) as a goddess of wealth, golden in color, who sits in royal ease holding her lower right hand in a boon-granting gesture (varada mudra) while jewels flow from her left.

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Title: Vasudhara
Period: Early Malla period
Date: 14th–15th century
Culture: Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
Medium: Gilt-copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Wesley Halpert, in memory of Emanuel Winternitz, 1983
Object Number: 1983.547
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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