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.