Guhyasamaja’s name means Secret Union or Assembly of the Secret Ones. He is the attracting force that represents the Union of all the Buddha clans. This Tibetan 19th century antique gilded bronze depiction shows the robust youthful deity in ecstatic embrace with his consort Sparshavajra. Her luminous eyes look up to meet his deep penetrating gaze. This is a beautiful active rendition of the yab-yum, the Mother Father aspects in dynamic union.

Here one consort is reflective of the other. Sparshavajra, the supple youthful goddess, like her consort, has three faces and six hands. Together the couple has twelve hands in dynamic motion each hand holding a key attribute that is reflective of the mysteries of the Secret Union.

This statue reflects an extraordinary eye for detail rendered in sumptuous lines that beautifully communicates the complexity of the interaction between these two deities. This piece is museum quality with a finely hued patina and a robust and highly detailed artistry. (SD)