A gilt-bronze figure of Vajrasattva
Nepal, 16th century
Seated in Dhyanasana over a double-lotus base, holding a vajra to his chest and a ghanta in his lap, the folds of his dhoti pooling below his ankles, the face with downcast eyes flanked by large pendant earrings and surmounted by a tiara, with remains of cold gold and polychromy, the base sealed with a double-vajra
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Vajrasattva
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 16th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 793
- Price realised : USD 12,500
- Estimate : USD 10,000 - USD 15,000
- Provenance : Acquired in Hong Kong, 1999