A POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA
NEPAL, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
Standing in Samabhanga, both hands stretched along his body, wearing dhoti, sash around his hips, scarf draped around his shoulders, another across his chest, bejewelled, his face displaying a serene expression, downcast eyes below arched eyebrows running into his nose-bridge, Urna, elongated earlobes with ear ornaments, his hair combed in a chignon and secured with an elaborate tiara, the backside with a cavity containing relics, on wood stand
29 1/8 in. (74 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Wood
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 16
- Price realised : GBP 16,250
- Estimate : GBP 7,000 - GBP 10,000
- Provenance : Acquired circa 1980.