The Buddhist Goddess Vasudhara

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The Buddhist Goddess Vasudhara

Nepal, 12th century
Sculpture
Gilt copper alloy inlaid with gemstones
6 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (15.24 x 10.79 x 7.62 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.79.9.5)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Johne, Isabell. Vasudhārā: A Study of the Origin, Development, and Diffusion of Artistic Representations of the Buddhist Goddess of Prosperity in their Cultural Contexts. Vol. 2, Catalogue. Translated by Rachel Marks-Ritzenhoff. Aachen: Shaker Verlag, 2014.
  • Johne, Isabell. Vasudhārā: A Study of the Origin, Development, and Diffusion of Artistic Representations of the Buddhist Goddess of Prosperity in their Cultural Contexts. Vol. 2, Catalogue. Translated by Rachel Marks-Ritzenhoff. Aachen: Shaker Verlag, 2014.
  • Johne, Isabell. Vasudhārā: A Study of the Origin, Development, and Diffusion of Artistic Representations of the Buddhist Goddess of Prosperity in their Cultural Contexts. Vol. 1, Text. Translated by Rachel Marks-Ritzenhoff. Aachen: Shaker Verlag, 2014.
  • Kramrisch, Stella. The Art of Nepal. New York: The Asia House Inc., 1964.
  • Rosenfield, John.  The Arts of India and Nepal: The Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection.  Boston:  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1966.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of Nepal. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1985.
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