A gilt bronze figure of Amogapasha

A gilt bronze figure of Amogapasha

A gilt bronze figure of Amogapasha
Nepal, 17th/18th century
The eight-armed figure holding various implements and standing on a lotus throne with Adorants on either side, wearing a short dhoti and various jewellery, his face with hair piled into a high chignon and secured with a foliate tiara
5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A gilt bronze figure of Amogapasha
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Gilt Bronze
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 17th/18th century
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 427
  • Price realised : USD 30,000
  • Estimate : USD 3,000 - USD 5,000
  • Provenance : Private collection, New Jersey, acquired and imported before 1968 *By descent to present owner by 1980