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2014/132/24 Figure, of Yama Dharmaraja, bronze, Tibet, 1700s. Click to enlarge.
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Yama Dharmaraja firgure from Tibet

Yama Dharmaraja was the Lord of Death in ancient Indian mythology but was adopted into the Buddhist pantheon as a Dharma (learning) protector. This fearsome god (known as the Outer or External form) is therefore one of the major protectors of Buddhist practice who confronts outer obstacles and protects practitioners (Sangha) from misfortune. The bull upon which he stands is ravaging the body of ignorant life beneath him.

This figure forms part of the collection of Buddhist figures and ritual …

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2014/132/24-1 Figure, of Yama Dharmaraja, bronze, Tibet, 1700s
Yama Dharmaraja firgure from Tibet
1700s

Summary

Object No.

2014/132/24

Object Statement

Figure, of Yama Dharmaraja, bronze, Tibet, 1700s

Physical Description

A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure, with stone inlays, of Yama Dharmaraja. He he has the head of a bull, flaming hair painted red, his arms outspread. He steps to the right on a bull which in turn is on top of a recumbent human figure. His missing consort would have been mounted in the small hole on the bull's back.

Marks

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Short URL

https://ma.as/349700

Dimensions

Height

175 mm

Width

125 mm

Depth

65 mm

Source

Credit Line

Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Alastair Morrison, 2005

Acquisition Date

16 November 2014

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Yama Dharmaraja firgure from Tibet 2023, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 29 March 2023, <https://ma.as/349700>

Wikipedia

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