A COPPER FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI
NEPAL, LATE 15TH CENTURY
Seated in Vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands in Dharmacakramudra, pair of lotuses flowering along his upper arms, one supporting the manuscript, wearing dhoti, bejewelled, his face with serene expression, downcast eyes below arched eyebrows, Urna, his hair combed in a chignon and secured with a tiara, traces of gilding, unsealed
6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A COPPER FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Copper
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : LATE 15TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 50
- Price realised : GBP 8,125
- Estimate : GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000
- Provenance : Acquired circa 1974.