A gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara Padmapani
Nepal, 17th century
Standing on a circular disk over a rectangular base with lotus petals, his right hand in Varadamudra and the left holding the stem of a full lotus blossoming at his shoulder, the body finely modeled and clad in a closely fitting dhoti with floral design and pendant sash, an Upavita encircling the torso, the chest adorned with beaded jewelry inlaid with hardstones, the hair piled in a looped chignon crowned with a broad tiara centered by a rosette, and the face with finely delineated features in a gentle expression
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara Padmapani
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 17th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 285
- Price realised : USD 22,500
- Estimate : USD 18,000 - USD 25,000
- Provenance : Ghigo Collection, London, acquired from Sotheby's, London, 9 July 1979, lot 16