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