A gilt and polychromed wooden Torana and pedestal
Nepal, 19th century
The Torana with a teardrop-shaped halo at the centre, standing bodhisattvas with mythical creatures on either side, Makara heads emerging from scrolling vines centred by Garuda at the top, bordered with Sakya Lamdre lineage figure inside a flaming edge; the base with Dharmataka and the four Guardian Kings
18¼ in. (46.3 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt and polychromed wooden torana and pedestal
- Classification : Cultural Objects
- Medium : Gilt and Polychromed Wood
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 19th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 411
- Lot Essay : This torana was likely for a figure of Vajradhara. The outer ring contains a lineage of teachers beginning with Vajradhara at the top. The base is centered with Dharmatala, attendant of the Sixteen Arhats, and then the Four Guardian Kings at the sides.
- Price realised : USD 21,250
- Estimate : USD 10,000 - USD 15,000
- Provenance : Onno Janssens Collection, Netherlands, acquired in Antwerp by 1997