A gilt copper figure of Crowned Buddha

A gilt copper figure of Crowned Buddha

A gilt copper figure of Crowned Buddha
Nepal, 14th century
Seated in Dhyanasana with his hands in Bhumisparshamudra, clad in a diaphanous Sanghati with a beaded and incised double border, the face with a gentle smile and downcast eyes surmounted by an elaborate tiara, richly and smoothly gilt overall
10¼ in. (26 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A gilt copper figure of Crowned Buddha
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Gilt - Copper
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 14th century
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 1010
  • Price realised : USD 509,000
  • Estimate : USD 200,000 - USD 300,000
  • Provenance : Private Collection, Switzerland, acquired in Paris, 21 November 1966