HIP-S-000257-5032 Padmasambhava, the original founder of Lamaistic Buddhism, who came to Tibet in 747 AD amp; taught the Tantric doctrine. A vajra is in his right hand amp; a skull bowl in his left. Often he is shown with his two consorts, Mandarava, the Indian princess amp; Yeshe Tsogyal, a Tibetan queen, both ranked as Great Adepts Country of Origin: Tibet. Culture: Buddhist, 17th-18th century. Material Size: Gilt bronze amp; semi-precious stones, Formerly Philip Goldman Collection, London Credit: Werner Forman Archive / Heritage Images /Alinari Archives, Florence WARNING: Permission must be required for non editorial use. Please contact Alinari Archives Place of photography: Great Britain, London, Formerly Philip Goldman Collection Collection: Heritage Images /Alinari Archives, Florence Technical info Image sizes (pixel): 3261 X 4008 Image sizes (cm at 300 dpi): 27 X 33 Image sizes (MB): 4.31 Color space: RGB