A bronze figure of Padmapani
Nepal, Licchavi period, circa 10th century
Seated in Dhyanasana on a double lotus base, holding a lotus bud in his right hand and his left resting on his thigh, wearing a dhoti incised with a diamond stippled pattern and elaborate jewellery, the face with elongated eyes and a full mouth, with gilding remaining in recessed areas
4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A bronze figure of Padmapani
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : LICCHAVI PERIOD, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 1037
- Price realised : USD 12,500
- Estimate : USD 8,000 - USD 10,000
- Provenance : Estate of Jean-Claude Moreau-Gobard, Paris, since mid-1970s