A gilt copper repousse figure of a Bodhisattva

A gilt copper repousse figure of a Bodhisattva

Seated in ‘Royal Ease’ with both hands in vitarka mudra, his right hand raised to his chest, wearing a long dhoti with incised floral borders and a billowing scarf, further adorned with elaborate jewellery and a tiara inset with hardstones, his face in a serene expression with downcast eyes and crisply delineated features, backed by an arched mandorla with flaming scrollwork 16¼ in. (41.2 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A gilt copper repousse figure of a Bodhisattva
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Gilt - Copper Repousse
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 15TH/16TH CENTURY
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 514
  • Pre-Lot Text : PROPERTY OF A WEST COAST COLLECTOR
  • Price realised : USD 62,500
  • Estimate : USD 60,000 - USD 80,000
  • Provenance : Christie's New York, 19 September 2002, lot 182