Image title: Vasudhara (Nepal, 12th century)

This Bronze sculpture shows an image of Vasudhara (Basundhara), from the 12th/13th century origination from Nepal.—Materials used: Bronze, gilt, semi-precious stones.

Description: Vasudhara, the Buddhist goddess of abundance and fertility, is easily identified by her six arms, displaying characteristic attributes and mudras. She usually displays two gestures, gift-giving and homage to the Buddha, and four life-sustaining symbols: the book of knowledge, sheaf of grain, auspicious full water pot and a spray of jewels.

Gallery information:

The Patan Museum is located on the Durbar square of Patan (Lalitpur/Lalitapura, Kathmandu, Nepal) which is associated Keshav Narayan Chowk (Keshavnarayan)—a form of Lord Vishnu. Being listed as a World Heritage Site, the whole of Durbar square is filled with exquisite temples, sculptures and other ancient structures, of which the ancient history history can be traced to the Malla Kings of Lalitpur. It is an important site for both Buddhism and Hinduism.