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A gilt copper figure of Vajrasattva
Nepal, 15th century

14 September 2015, 14:00 EDT
New York

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A gilt copper figure of Vajrasattva

Nepal, 15th century
Seated in dhyanasana holding the vajra and ghanta, his torso swaying to his left and encircled by a scarf.
7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm) high

Footnotes

尼泊爾 十五世紀 銅鎏金金剛薩埵像

Compare to an example sharing a similar encircling scarf, rectangular urna, and lotus base published in von Schroeder, Indo-Tibetan Bronzes, New Delhi, 2008, p. 430, no. 113B. Also compare Christie's, New York, 22 March 2011, lot 300.

Referenced:
HAR - himalayanart.org/items/33005

Provenance:
Collection of Edith and Walter Simmons, acquired in Japan before 1953
Thence by inheritance to the Estate of Walter Simmons, Maryland

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