A gilt bronze figure of Vajradhara
Nepal, 17th century
The six-armed and three-headed deity seated in Dhyanasana on a double lotus base, clad in a short dhoti secured with a beaded belt, wearing a sash, sacred thread, and beaded necklaces, armlets and foliate crown inset with hardstones, the faces with benign expressions and the hair pulled into a high chignon
6¾ in. (17.1 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Vajradhara
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 17th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 431
- Price realised : USD 10,625
- Estimate : USD 6,000 - USD 8,000
- Provenance : Private collection, New Jersey, acquired and imported before 1968 *By descent to present owner by 1980