A black stone stele of Avalokiteshvara
Nepal, 15th Century
Seated in Dhyanasana over a double-lotus base with his arms radiating around him and holding various implements, with many peaceful faces, a female attendant figure resting on his knee with her hands in Varadamudra, all within a flaming aureole with beaded rim
13 in. (33 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A black stone stele of Avalokiteshvara
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Black Stone
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 15TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 342
- Pre-Lot Text : Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim
- Price realised : USD 6,875
- Estimate : USD 4,000 - USD 6,000
- Provenance : Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, New York, on loan to Hofstra University Museum of Art, New York, since 1969