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An inscribed gilt-copper alloy figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi —  An inscribed gilt-copper alloy figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi, Nepal, dated 1715-16

An inscribed gilt-copper alloy figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi

An inscribed gilt-copper alloy figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi, Nepal, dated 1715-16

A gilt-copper alloy figure depicting the Buddhist deities Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi in union. Created in Nepal during the early 18th century, this inscribed sculpture exemplifies the refined metalwork of the period.

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Indian and Himalayan Art, including Masterpieces from the Nyingjei Lam Collection

March 21, 2023

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 102

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An inscribed gilt-copper alloy figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi, An inscribed gilt-copper alloy figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi, Nepal, dated 1715-16

A gilt-copper alloy figure depicting the Buddhist deities Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi in union. Created in Nepal during the early 18th century, this inscribed sculpture exemplifies the refined metalwork of the period.

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Related themes

Religious Art, Chakrasamvara, Deities, Nepal, Gilt Copper, Sculpture, Vajravarahi, Metalwork, Buddhist art, 18th Century