佛像网

尺寸：H 18 in. x W 12 in. x D 7 1/4 in.
年代：14世纪
质地：铜鎏金
风格：尼泊尔 马拉
来源：美国鲁宾艺术博物馆
参阅：外部链接
鉴赏：
可以参阅相似的一尊:14世纪尼泊尔马拉王朝铜鎏金金刚总持(北京保利)

金刚总持是密教的本初佛。其宁静的神情与端坐姿态虽属佛教造像中典型的寂静相，但华美的装饰明确昭示了这是以菩萨形象示现的象征性佛陀。上扬的眼眸、挺拔的鼻梁与含笑的双唇赋予金刚总持灵动而安详的气质。头戴镶嵌宝石的繁丽金刚宝冠，飘扬的帛带与微倾的胯部形成律动般的舞蹈感。身形塑造优雅，周身密饰镶宝臂钏、璎珞与腰带，极尽庄严。

Vajradhara is the Primordial Buddha of Tantric Buddhism. His tranquil expression and seated posture are typical of peaceful depictions in Buddhist imagery, although his lavish adornments clearly identify him as a symbolic Buddha in a bodhisattva appearance. With his upward-gazing eyes, sharp nose, and gentle smile, Vajradhara has a playful and serene presence. On his head is an ornate vajra crown inlaid with precious stones and jewels. The flowing scarves and sway of the hips create a sense of movement and dance. The surface of his elegantly modeled body is richly adorned with armbands, necklaces, and belts, all inlaid with jewels.

(Description from the exhibition, Land of the Gods: Art of the Kathmandu Valley.)