A gilt bronze figure of Kali
Nepal, circa 18th century
Seated in Lalitasana on a prostrate figure over a raised lotus base, the six hands radiating around her holding the shield, trident, kapala, Dhamaru, and sword, wearing a long dhoti, anklets, beaded necklaces, and disk-shaped earrings, the face with open eyes beneath arched brows, the Jatas piled in a high chignon parted at the back and secured with a foliate tiara, backed by a flaming halo
5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Kali
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : circa 18th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 284
- Price realised : USD 4,000
- Estimate : USD 2,500 - USD 3,500
- Provenance : Ghigo Collection, London, acquired from Sotheby's, London, 23 June 1980, lot 6