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Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-8166, described as Figurine; Amitayus (Buddha of Long Life) seated on lotus throne; here as Bodhisattva; holding vase (kalasa) in his hands; gilted brass; height 15 cm. Buddhist votive image. Amitayus is the dhyani-Buddha (Buddha of mediation) of long life. The vase contains the water of life.

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-8290, described as figurine; Vajradhara as Bodhisattva holds vajra (thunderbolt) and ghanta (bell) with vajra handle; in Vajrahumkara mudra; gilded brass with inset turquoise; 19th century temple or household image

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-8409, described as Figurine; brass; seated Bodhisattva with right hand on knee in vitarke mudra, left hand raised in same mudra; lotus flowers on arms; crown with jewel insets; lotus throne; Figure is of Sititara, one of the five main forms of Tara, the saviouress. Tara protects her devotees from dangers and is widely worshipped in Nepal

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-16745, described as Figure, Vajradhara as Bohisattva Brass, Height 13.5 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-8167, described as Figurine; Bhaisajyaguru or Man-lo seated with myfobalm in right hand visvavajra symbol incised on bottom of base; gilded brass; height 15.2 cm. Buddhist votive image. Bhaisajyaguru is the Buddha od medicine. His right hand is in varada mudra, his left hand in dhyana mudra. In this example he is not holding patra (begging bow) in his left hand.

Hearst Museum object titled Head, accession number 9-14855a, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Head metal, accession number 9-14855a-k, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Horn, accession number 9-11944, described as horn, ritual or decorative, in shape of “trumpet”; hollow curved horn with copper at both ends: decorative mouthpiece with hole too small for blowing, and decorative opening; strip of decorative copper length of horn; arabesque designs in copper, inlaid with turquoise, coral; chain attached for hanging

Hearst Museum object titled Jewelry, accession number 9-5857, described as Jewelry; may be pendant; rectangular; silver over copper backing; some fine wire work; floral designs in turquoise and red glass; 2 7/8 inches x 2 7/8 inches x 3/8 inches.