A gilt bronze figure of Buddha

A gilt bronze figure of Buddha

Seated in dhyanasana with hands in dhyana mudra on a double-lotus base over a waisted plinth, wearing a diaphanous dhoti draped across his left shoulder, his face with a serene expression framed by long pendulous lobes and tightly curled hair, inscribed on base Homage to Sonam Gyalchen
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A gilt bronze figure of Buddha
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Gilt Bronze
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 10th/11th century
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 168
  • Price realised : USD 51,400
  • Estimate : USD 25,000 - USD 35,000
  • Provenance : Christian Humann, Pan-Asian Collection, before 1977