AUCTION # 28 ISLAMIC AND EUROPEAN ART SALE

A NEPALESE BRONZE PADMAPANI AVALOKITESHVARA 15 C.

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $1,000 - $1,500

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A 15th-century important figurine of Padmapani Avalokiteshvara. Padmapani (lotus holder) is a Lokeshvara, the bodhisattva with one face and two hands. The right-hand makes a gesture of generosity, while the left hand holds the stem of the blossoming lotus flower. Padmapani is dressed in a thin dhoti secured by a beaded belt, wide necklace, and high tiara. The surface of the figurine is decorated with detailed relief and delicate engraving, there are traces of gilding. Mounted on a rectangular stand.

Dimensions : H: 14 1/4 in., (36 cm.)

Condition : Overall condition good