A GILT COPPER FIGURE OF BHAIRAVA AND SHAKTI Nepal, 18th Century
the deity standing astride in Alidhasana trampling two divinities, his proper left arm embracing his consort, his other arms holding ritual objects including a flaming sword, shield, Damaru, Kapala, Khatvanga, both deities adorned with five-pointed crowns, elaborate jewellery and bone ornamented aprons, a Makara head spout emerging from a double lotus base.
Details
- Title : A GILT COPPER FIGURE OF BHAIRAVA AND SHAKTI
- Year : 18th Century
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt - Copper
- Dimension : Height 10 3/8 in. (26.3 cm.)
- Accession No : LOT 927
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : Sotheby’s
- Status : SOLD : INDIAN, HIMALAYAN & SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART; 21 MARCH 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT NEW YORK
- ESTIMATE : 6,000 — 9,000 USD
- LOT SOLD : 11,875 USD
- PROVENANCE : Acquired from Rudi Oriental Art, 1973.