A bronze figure of a Dakini
Nepal, 20th century
Striding in Alidhasana and holding a skullcup and chopper, her body unadorned, her face with the third eye and a ferocious expression surmounted by a simple tiara, with cold gold and polychromy remaining
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A bronze figure of a Dakini
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 20th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 443
- Price realised : USD 5,250
- Estimate : USD 2,000 - USD 3,000
- Provenance : Private collection, New Jersey, acquired and imported before 1968 *By descent to present owner by 1980