Asian Art I - 12th November 2014

Lot 61

A Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha 13th/14th century

Estimate £4,000 - £5,000

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Description

A Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha 13th/14th century, seated on a double-lotus base, with the vajra resting before him, his hair secured in a high chignon, his face with a serene expression and elongated ears, 13cm.

Cf. Christie's, New York, 12th September 2012, lot 549, for a similar figure.