Tibetan Copper‑Alloy Statue of Vajrapani, 18th Century, Qing Dynasty

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Dimensions：Overall Height 21 cm (8.27 in), Overall Width 16 cm (6.30 in), Weight 1315 g (2.90 lbs) Condition & Provenance：Main deity, flame‑mandorla and lotus base are original matching ensemble. The mandorla is secured by original locking‑clip mechanism for disassembly, no replaced components. Original sealed base plate intact, engraved double‑vajra at center, residual ancient consecration clay along rim. Deep aged patina with authentic devotional surface wear. All limbs, attributes, crown ornaments and mandorla fully preserved; no cracks, losses, modern restoration or over‑painting. This figure originates from a monastery in Central Tibet. It entered Europe in early 20th century and remained in a private Himalayan‑art collection in Zurich, Switzerland, passed down within the family and never offered at public auction.，Description：A powerful 18th‑century Tibetan copper‑alloy sculpture of Vajrapani, the important tantric protective bodhisattva. He stands in dynamic warrior stance, trampling subdued demonic figures beneath his feet. Wearing five‑skull crown, he displays fierce wrathful countenance with wide staring eyes and third eye of omniscience. Right hand aloft holds the vajra thunderbolt, left hand at chest grasps the ghanta bell. His muscular torso is adorned with beaded necklaces, garlands, armlets and bracelets. Large flaming‑mandorla behind him is decorated with five small attendant guardian figures. The mandorla attaches to base via traditional Tibetan clip‑lock construction. Double‑lotus throne features full‑formed petals framed by fine beaded borders. The base plate bears engraved double‑vajra, classic Tibetan consecration mark. Cast by lost‑wax technique, imposing and forceful in expression, this represents a high‑quality example of 18th‑century Tibetan wrathful‑deity statuary.

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