leradr:This evocative Gandharan statue, is likely of Vajrapani in the guise of Herakles. Vajrapani w
leradr:This evocative Gandharan statue, is likely of Vajrapani in the guise of Herakles. Vajrapani was one of the traditional protectors of Buddha and was often depicted as a muscular unkempt figure. As Greek culture pervaded the region, Vajrapani and Herakles (Hercules) became indistinguishable. Height is 43 cm. http://eclecticmuseum.com/ -- source link
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