A Nepalese gilt-copper figure of Vajradhara
Late 16th Century
Seated in Vajrasana on a lotus base, both hands in front of his breast originally holding the stems of lotuses, supporting the vajra and ghanta, wearing dhoti, jewellery set with coloured beads, his face with a serene expression, and his hair combed in a chignon and secured with a tiara, sealed
14.2 cm. high
Details
- Title : A Nepalese gilt-copper figure of Vajradhara
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt - Copper
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : Late 16th Century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 401
- Pre-Lot Text : PROPERTY FROM THE PIET AND IDA SANDERS COLLECTION (LOTS 335 & 401)
- Price realised : EUR 8,125
- Estimate : EUR 3,000 - EUR 5,000