A gilt bronze figure of Buddha

A gilt bronze figure of Buddha

Seated in dhyanasana with his right hand lowered in bhumisparshamudra and his left hand in his lap, the diaphanous sanghati gathered in folds over the left shoulder and ankles, a benevolent expression centred by a raisedurna, accentuated curls of hair covering the ushnisha 11 in. (28 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A gilt bronze figure of Buddha
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Gilt Bronze
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 14TH CENTURY
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 122
  • Price realised : USD 30,000
  • Estimate : USD 25,000 - USD 35,000
  • Provenance : Private collection, London, 1980s