A small gilt bronze figure of Buddha

A small gilt bronze figure of Buddha

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