A polychromed terracotta mask of Bhairava
Nepal, 16th century
Very finely modelled with open mouth, bulging eyes, and sharply arched brows, flanked by foliate hooped earrings and surmounted by a foliate skull tiara with the head of Ganga at centre, the hair standing wildly on end and supporting several small serpents
13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A polychromed terracotta mask of Bhairava
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Polychromed Terracotta
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 279
- Lot Essay : For a description of the ritual use of this mask, see lot 276.
- Price realised : USD 12,500
- Estimate : USD 10,000 - USD 15,000
- Provenance : Private collection, Europe, acquired 12 May 1990