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15. Vasudhara (Basundhara)
Nepal
12th-13th century
Bronze, gilt, semi-precious stones
Object 348, (gallery F, case 2, F-4)

Vausdhara Vasudhara, the Buddhist goddess of abundance and fertility, is easily identified by her six arms, displaying characteristic attributes and mudras. She usually displays two gestures, gift-giving and homage to the Buddha, and four life-sustaining symbols: the book of knowledge, sheaf of grain, auspicious full water pot and a spray of jewels.

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