A gilt bronze head of a bodhisattva
Nepal, 14th century
The serene face with smiling mouth, elongated eyes with incised pupils and heavy lids and raised Urna inlaid with blue hardstone, surmounted by an elaborate tiara and high chignon
11½ in. (29.2 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze head of a Bodhisattva
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 14th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 98
- Price realised : USD 60,000
- Estimate : USD 15,000 - USD 20,000
- Provenance : Private Collection, Australia, 1988 *Christie's, New York, 14 September 2010, lot 76 *Doris Wiener Gallery, New York, 2010