A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF AN OFFERING GODDESS, NEPAL, 15TH CENTURY

Auction Closed

September 22, 07:46 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 4,000 USD

Lot Details

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PROPERTY FROM A RHODE ISLAND COLLECTION

A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF AN OFFERING GODDESS

NEPAL, 15TH CENTURY

Height 2 ½ in. (6.4 cm)

the offering goddess standing in alidhasana on a circular beaded lotus base, holding a conch shell in her left hand, wearing a billowing sash and adorned with elaborate jewelry and crown

Himalayan Art Resources item no. 13730.

Acquired in India, circa 1960s, thence by descent