Antique Tibetan bronze of Hayagriva, Claude de Marteau collection, front view with his consort Nairatmya

The Tibetan tantric figure viewed from the back

Close-up of Hayagriva's wrathful face with red pigmentation

Detail of the iconographic attributes of a Tibetan Hayagriva

An attribute in the hand of the Tibetan deity

An iconographic attribute in the hand of the Tibetan deity

Antique Tibetan bronze Hayagriva, detail of the figures on the lotus base.

Base of an antique Tibetan bronze figure of Hayagriva.

Antique Tibetan bronze Hayagriva, detail of the fixings under his feet.

Antique Tibetan bronze Hayagriva, detail of a missing fixing

Detail of the horse's head in the red hair of the Tibetan deity.

Detail of the horse's head in Hayagriva's red hair

The base of the bronze is sealed by a copper plate marked with a double vajra.

Bronze Hayagriva, Tibet

€3200,00

This bronze sculpture represents Hayagrīva in yab-yum with his consort Nairātmyā, deities of Vajrayāna tantric Buddhism.
Very good condition. One anchoring tenon is missing under the left leg, without affecting the overall stability.
Dimensions: H 20.5 × W 17 × D 9 cm.
Weight: 2.19 kg.
Tibet, 19th century or earlier.
Provenance: Claude de Marteau collection.
Sold with certificate of origin.

1 available in store

Ref: 0009038 Category: Himalayas and Southeast Asia Tags: Ancient bronzes from Tibet and Nepal, Antique Buddhas – Claude de Marteau Selection, Vajrayana Buddhism

Bronze Figure of Hayagriva, Tibet

This ritual bronze figure represents Hayagrīva in yab-yum with his consort Nairātmyā, deities of Vajrayāna tantric Buddhism. He is depicted in a dynamic pratyalīḍha posture, legs spread, surrounded by multiple arms wielding ritual attributes. His expressive face, with bulging eyes and gaping mouth, is surmounted by flaming hair from which emerges a horse’s head, characteristic of this manifestation.

Considered a protector of the Dharma, Hayagrīva is one of the emanations of Avalokiteśvara, of which he embodies the wrathful aspect. He is invoked to repel obstacles and harmful forces hindering spiritual practice.