Schutzgott Hayagriva auf doppeltem Lotussockel

Guardian god Hayagriva on a double lotus base, 17th century

Bronze, fire-gilt

(H x W x D) (ohne Sockel)36 × 13,6 × 6,4 cm

Place of originXizang Zizhiqu

Status

on display, room 005

About the workThe guardian god Hayagriva is found in both Hindu and Buddhist teachings. This figure comes from Tibetan Buddhism: according to religious tradition, Hayagriva is one of the so-called eight divine companions of Buddha, as indicated by the different faces in his hair. The lotus base also signifies that he belongs to the religious founder’s community. Hayagriva is regarded as enlightened and a supporter of the faithful, which is why he holds a trident and a thunderbolt in his hands, symbols of vigour and the will to fight.

AccessionGift of Bruno Werdelmann 2004

Provenance[...]; mind. 13.6.1975 Kunsthaus Lempertz, Köln; 13.6.1975 - 25.10.2004 Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. Bruno Werdelmann (1920 – 2010), Ratingen, erworben vom Kunsthaus Lempertz, Köln, in der Auktion 546, Katalog Nr. 2205, Tafel 3; 25.10.2004 erworben durch Schenkung von Bruno Werdelmann

Inventory numberP 2005-1109

Contact

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