Figure of Akshobhya

A bronze figure of Samvara (Sambara), the Heruka form of Akṣobhya; with twelve-arms and four-heads; stretching an elephant skin behind him; holding ‘vajra’ and ‘ghaṇṭā’ in front, as well as a drum, an axe, dagger, trident, severed head, skull-cup, noose and ‘yogin’'s wand; inlaid with copper and silver.

Kind

artefact

Date

1100–1199 CE