A bronze figure of Indra
Nepal, 14th century
Seated in Lalitasana with his right hand resting on his knee and his left supporting his weight, clad in a dhoti and adorned with the sacred thread, various jewelry and a sash incised with a foliate pattern, with a lotus blossoming at the shoulder supporting a vajra, the face with serene expression with downcast eyes, surmounted by a tall crown with the hair arranged in a chignon 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A bronze figure of Indra
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 14th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 296
- Price realised : USD 62,500
- Estimate : USD 12,000 - USD 18,000
- Provenance : Collection of Don José Cangas, Madrid, acquired from Spink & Son, Zurich, 16 Feb 1977