A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana
Nepal, 14th/15th century
Seated in Dhyanasana on a double lotus base with his hands in Dharmachakramudra, clad in a sheer dhoti and adorned with the sacred thread and various jewellery, the face with a gentle smile and downcast eyes centred by an Urna inset with a hardstone, surmounted by a foliate tiara, the base sealed
4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Vairochana
- Year : 14th/15th century
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 293
- Price realised : USD 27,500
- Estimate : USD 6,000 - USD 8,000
- Provenance : Collection of Don José Cangas, Madrid, before 2000