Consecrated Bronze Vajrasattva with Vajra and Bell – Lot 460
An authentic bronze Vajrasattva used in advanced Vajrayana purification practice.
Holding vajra and ghanta, symbolizing method and wisdom in union.
Naturally aged surface with ritual wear and interior oxidation.
Consecration opening visible at the crown.
Estimated retail value: €2,200 – €3,000.
Vajrasattva is not a symbolic ornament but a figure invoked in advanced mantra recitation and purification rites. Within Tibetan and Nepalese traditions, his presence signifies transformation — the clearing of obstacles and restoration of inner alignment. Sculptures of this type were often consecrated before ritual use, which explains the visible opening at the top of the head.
The bronze walls are substantial, not thin or factory-cast. Interior surfaces display age-consistent oxidation and compacted residues typical of historical devotional bronzes. The patina has formed organically, with darker tones in recesses and softened edges on contact points.
The sculptural balance, casting integrity, and preserved ritual characteristics place this work within the traditional Himalayan tantric lineage. It stands as a functional spiritual object rather than a modern decorative reproduction.
Estimated retail value: €2,200 – €3,000.
Consecrated Bronze Vajrasattva with Vajra and Bell – Lot 460
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This bronze Vajrasattva embodies the core of Vajrayana purification practice. Unlike decorative Buddhist figures, Vajrasattva represents the conscious restoration of clarity, intention, and karmic balance. The vajra in his right hand symbolizes indestructible spiritual power, while the ghanta in his left represents transcendent wisdom. Together they express the inseparable union of method and insight — the foundation of tantric realization.
The figure is richly adorned with crown and ornaments, seated upon a lotus base in stable meditative posture. The bronze surface shows natural patina development and subtle handling wear consistent with devotional use. The open crown indicates original consecration, a sign that the image once held sacred contents as part of ritual activation.
Interior examination reveals layered oxidation and mineral accretions, consistent with traditional lost-wax casting rather than modern production shortcuts. The sculpture carries presence, weight and gravity appropriate for serious practice.
Estimated retail value: €2,200 – €3,000.
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