A copper repoussé mask of a Shaivite deity
Nepal, 17th/18th century
The eyes and nose cut out, the third eye on the forehead and wearing a skull and foliate tiara, with polychromy remaining overall
9 1/8 in. (23 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A copper repoussé mask of a Shaivite deity
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Copper Repoussé
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 17th/18th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 114
- Price realised : USD 1,750
- Estimate : USD 2,000 - USD 3,000
- Provenance : The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired before 1983
- Exhibited : On loan to Art Institute of Chicago since 1983