Heruka Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini; Tibet, 19th century. Chiseled and enameled bronze. Measurements: 21 x 15,5 x 10 cm. Chakrasamvara represents the masculine principle or bliss or "right method", while Vajravarahi, also called Dakini and Vajrayogini represents emptiness, wisdom and clear light. During tantric meditation, the union of these two principles is used to generate enlightened states of mind. Chakrasamvara, the tantric manifestation of Buddha Shakyamuni, embodies the union of method and wisdom (bliss and emptiness); embracing his consort Vajrayogini, he is represented with 4 faces symbolizing the four enlightened activities: pacifying, enriching, magnetizing and destroying. The complex iconography of this divinity, was a challenge for the artisans causing that only the best artistic workshops reproduced the figure of Chakrasamvara, being those of Newari of Nepal the most appreciated. In this particular case the piece presents an evident technical quality that is resolved in a great expressiveness and hardness of the features. It is this style that indicates that it is a Tibetan sculpture, who opted for this type of representations, as opposed to others of a gentler character from other artistic centers.