Vajrapani statuette in bronze alloy, Western Himalayas or Kashmir, 11th - 13th century Depicted in his relaxed form, in a slightly swaying standing position. His right hand holds a vajra at the end of his downstretched arm. His left arm is slightly bent, and his hand holds a gantha or Buddhist ritual bell, as well as a flower rising from his shoulder. His head is encircled by a crown, while his body and arms are adorned with jewels. A long scarf falls from her right shoulder. The neck is enhanced with cold gold. The pierced base and nipple on the back suggest that this statuette was attached to a larger base. It may have been part of a group. Height: 17.4 cm; weight: 444 g