A gilt copper figure of Padmapani
Nepal, 14th century
Solidly cast in graceful Tribhanga with his right hand lowered in Varada mudra and a large lotus blossoming at his left shoulder, wearing a diaphanous dhoti incised with a floral motif fastened with a beaded belt, armlets, earrings and foliate tiara, a sash tied across his hips, the face with a benign expression, downcast eyes and elegantly beaked nose, with blue pigment remaining in the hair and gilt overall
10½ in. (26.5 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt copper figure of Padmapani
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt - Copper
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 14th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 1213
- Lot Essay : This is a superbly executed and graceful example of Nepalese bronze sculpture from the Malla period; compare with a further example from the Zimmerman Collection, sold at Christie's New York, 15 September 2008, lot 1.
- Price realised : USD 182,500
- Estimate : USD 150,000 - USD 200,000
- Provenance : Private collection, Europe, 1990s