The deeply carved wooden stele depicts a Deity standing on a lotus pedestal surrounded by a flaming aureole. The lack of any attributes that would have been held in the hands makes the identification of the deity problematic.
Details
- Title : STANDING DEITY
- Year : 18th Century or later
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Wood
- Dimension : Height 19 in. (48.2 cm.)
- Accession No : GNM_LOT 11_PUN_44
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Collection : PUNDOLE’S
- Status : LIVE AUCTION The Fine and Decorative Arts Sale Including Property from the Estate of the Late Dr. Jamshed J. Bhabha and the Late Mr. Noshir Nanporia (M0004) (As per DEC 2021)
- ESTIMATED : ₹10,000 - ₹15,000
- SOLD : ₹160,000
- PROVENANCE : Property from the Estate of the late Dr Jamshed J Bhabha
- DESCRIPTION : REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON EXPORTABLE ITEM (Please refer to the Terms and Conditions of Sale at the back of the catalogue)