A gilt bronze figure of Chakrasamvara with Vajrayogini

A gilt bronze figure of Chakrasamvara with Vajrayogini

A gilt-bronze figure of Chakrasamvara with Vajrayogini
Nepal, circa 15th century
Striding in Alidhasana on a prostrate figure, he with six arms holding a vajra and a ghanta in the hands crossed across the chest and various implements in the others, the central face serene and flanked on each side by a wrathful face, all surmounted by skull tiaras and a chignon supporting a double-vajra, skull, and crescent moon, she with her legs wrapped around him holding a skull cup and curved knife, gazing up in to his central face
3 5/8 in. (9.3 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A gilt bronze figure of Chakrasamvara with Vajrayogini
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Gilt Bronze
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : CIRCA 15TH CENTURY
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 1005
  • Price realised : USD 7,500
  • Estimate : USD 4,000 - USD 6,000
  • Provenance : Previously sold at Sotheby's New York, 2 June 1992, lot 207