A large antique Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification, a representation of the transformative Diamond Essence. From 19th century Tibet, stylistically of Chinese influence, this traditional depiction of Vajrasattva is a rare find. The Buddha Vajrasattva is seated in full lotus posture, its formal symmetry is lightly offset by a left leaning lilt. The statue is well-cast with painted blue hair, cold gold on the lower garment, and in contrast a smooth gilded gold shine on the figure, he is adorned with coral and turquoise stones, though a few inlays are now missing. In his right hand palm upward against the chest, he is holding the vajra that representing the way of the masculine, and in his left a ghanha (bell) representing the feminine wisdom. The Vajrasattva statue is consecrated and sealed with a large vishvavajra etched into the copper base plate. With only minor abrasions from handling through the ages, the statue is in very good condition.