Well cast and sensitively modeled seated in dhyanasana with his principal hands in anjali mudra, wearing a diaphanous dhoti gathered in elegant pleats at his feet incised with cloud-scrolls, ‘Endless knots’, and foliate hems, his multiple necklaces with pendant jewels, his face with a serene expression framed by an elaborate headdress and large circular earrings suspended over his shoulders 7 3/8 in. (18.8 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt copper figure of Shadakshari
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt - Copper
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 10TH/11TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 172
- Price realised : USD 85,000
- Estimate : USD 30,000 - USD 40,000
- Provenance : Christian Humann, Pan-Asian Collection, before 1977