A gilt bronze figure of Vishnu and Lakshmi
Nepal, 17th century
He with two human and two sow’s heads seated over Garuda and holding various implements in his eight arms, she seated on his left knee, both with their principal right hands raised in blessing and wearing long dhotis and beaded jewellery
5¼ in. (13.4 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Vishnu and Lakshmi
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 17th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 95
- Price realised : USD 22,500
- Estimate : USD 15,000 - USD 20,000
- Provenance : The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired before 1996
- Exhibited : On loan to Art Institute of Chicago since 1996