A gilt bronze figure of Buddha
Nepal, 15th/16th century
Seated in Dhyanasana over a double-lotus base with his hands in Bhumisparsamudra, wearing a diaphanous Sanghati with the folds piled below the ankles, the face with downcast eyes centered by a raised Urna and flanked by pendulous earlobes, the hair in curls over the Ushnisha and topped with a knop
7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Buddha
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 15th/16th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 283
- Price realised : USD 52,500
- Estimate : USD 30,000 - USD 50,000
- Provenance : Estate of Mr. Fong Chow, New York, acquired by 1974