A bronze head of a bodhisattva
Nepal, 14th century
The serene face with smiling mouth, elongated eyes with incised pupils and heavy lids and raised Urna inlaid with blue hardstone, surmounted by an elaborate tiara and high chignon
11 in. (28.9 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A bronze head of a Bodhisattva
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 14th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 76
- Pre-Lot Text : PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE AUSTRALIAN COLLECTION
- Price realised : USD 22,500
- Estimate : USD 20,000 - USD 30,000
- Provenance : Private Collection, Australia *Acquired in Melbourne, 1988