ASTA 193 - FINE CHINESE, ASIAN & ISLAMIC WORKS OF ART
Lot 237
Arte Himalayana
A statue depicting Vajrasattva. Nepal, Malla dynasty, 16th century
This exquisite copper statue shows a lavish gilt in the typical Nepalese Malla style. It portrays the Adibuddha Vajrasattva (Rdo-rje-sems-pa in Tibetan) seated in padmasana position on a double lotus base. He holds his typical objects: a vajra in his right hand and the ghanta bell in his left hand. The statue shows little niches to hold jewels, some of which are still in place.
Measures: 11.0 cm
Starting price: € 2.000,00
Estimate: € 3.500,00 - 4.500,00
The lot will be auctioned on 11 December starting from 12:00.
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