A gilt bronze figure of Manjushri Namasangiti
Nepal, 17th century
Very finely and fluidly cast with the four-armed deity seated in Dhyanasanaand holding a lotus, bow, manuscript and sword, wearing a diaphanous dhoti and flowing scarf with incised borders, adorned with elaborate beaded jewelry, his face surmounted by a foliate tiara and his hair pulled into a high chignon topped by a vajra and backed by a flaming halo
5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Manjushri Namasangiti
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 17th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 429
- Price realised : USD 16,250
- Estimate : USD 4,000 - USD 6,000
- Provenance : Private collection, New Jersey, acquired and imported before 1968 *By descent to present owner by 1980