Image title: Manjushri with Shakti

This Bronze sculpture shows an image of Manjushri with Shakti from the 18th century.—Specifications: 75cm x 52.5cm.

Transcription: शक्ति सहित मञ्जुश्री, śakti sahita mañjuśrī [sakti sahita manjusri]

Gallery information:

Kathmandu valley in Nepal offers a wide variety of Buddhist objects such as paintings, scriptures, sculptures, ritualistic objects, etc. Buddhism was embraced by the people of Kathmandu valley and the Licchavi rulers up to 8th century encouraged Buddhism. The items found here are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum).