A BRONZE FIGURE OF BHAIRAVA

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BHAIRAVA

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BHAIRAVA
NEPAL, 18TH CENTURY
Standing on an elephant-headed figure, his principle hands holding the karttrika and kapala, the other arms radiating around his body, his face with wrathful expression and flaming headdress, framed by a flaming halo behind
4 7/8 in. (12.3 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A BRONZE FIGURE OF BHAIRAVA
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Bronze
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 18TH CENTURY
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 31
  • Price realised : GBP 3,000
  • Estimate : GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000
  • Provenance : Acquired circa 1974.