A gilt-bronze figure of Vasudhara
Nepal, 14th/15th century
Seated in Lalitasana on a lotus base, holding the scripture, water pot, a sheaf of grain, and jewels in her six hands, dressed in diaphanous robes with the folds gathered under her ankle and across her back, adorned with various jewellery inset with hardstones, the face with benevolent expression flanked by large hoop earrings, the hair pulled into two circular buns and secured with a diadem
3½ in. (9 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Vasudhara
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 14TH/15TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 93
- Price realised : USD 6,250
- Estimate : USD 10,000 - USD 15,000
- Provenance : Doris Wiener Gallery, New York, 1980s or earlier