A gilt-bronze figure of a deity with attendants
Nepal, circa 17th century
Seated in Dhyanasana on a raised lotus base over a prostrate figure, holding amala, goad, noose, and water vessel in her four hands, adorned with various beaded jewellery and streaming sashes, the face with downcast eyes centred by the third eye, the matted curls of hair standing on end and arranged in a tall chignon, with five attendant figures seated in Lalitasana with hands raised below
6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of a deity with attendants
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 321
- Price realised : USD 5,000
- Estimate : USD 4,000 - USD 6,000
- Provenance : Collection of Don José Cangas, Madrid, before 2000