Image title: Amoghapasha (Nepal, 14th century)

This Bronze sculpture shows an image of Amoghapasha, from the 14th/15th century origination from Nepal.—Materials used: Bronze, gilt, semi-precious stones.

Notes: The upheld, palm-outward hand of this benevolent Buddhist deity denotes “Absence of Fear” (abhaya mudra) while the lowered right hand expresses charity (varada mudra).

Gallery information:

The Patan Museum is located on the Durbar square of Patan (Lalitpur/Lalitapura, Kathmandu, Nepal) which is associated Keshav Narayan Chowk (Keshavnarayan)—a form of Lord Vishnu. Being listed as a World Heritage Site, the whole of Durbar square is filled with exquisite temples, sculptures and other ancient structures, of which the ancient history history can be traced to the Malla Kings of Lalitpur. It is an important site for both Buddhism and Hinduism.