A small gilt bronze figure of Buddha
Nepal, 14th/15th Century
Seated in Dhyanasana on a double lotus base with his hands in Bhumisparsamudra, the face with full lips and heavy-lidded eyes flanked by pendant earlobes, the hair over the Ushnisha topped by a knop, the base sealed with a double-vajra
3½ in. (8.9 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A small gilt bronze figure of Buddha
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 14th/15th Century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 312
- Pre-Lot Text : THE BURKHART COLLECTION
- Price realised : USD 3,750
- Estimate : USD 3,000 - USD 5,000
- Provenance : Acquired in Zurich, before 2000