A gilt bronze figure of Amoghapasha

A gilt bronze figure of Amoghapasha

A gilt bronze figure of Amoghapasha
Nepal, 16th century
Gilt with few faint traces of red polychromy, standing with eight arms with hands holding various implements, wearing a dhoti with a flowing sash, adorned with various jewelry and large circular earrings, his sweet expression topped with hair piled into a high chignon and secured with a foliate crown
5 ½ in. (13.9 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A gilt bronze figure of Amoghapasha
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Gilt Bronze
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 16th century
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 215
  • Price realised : USD 12,500
  • Estimate : USD 2,000 - USD 3,000
  • Provenance : Acquired by 2000.