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Unknown — A large inscribed copper-repoussé figure of Amitabha Buddha, Tibet or Nepal, circa 17th century
Unknown

A large inscribed copper-repoussé figure of Amitabha Buddha, Tibet or Nepal, circa 17th century

This large inscribed copper-repoussé figure of Amitabha Buddha from Tibet or Nepal (circa 17th century) exemplifies the sophisticated metalworking techniques of Himalayan Buddhist art. The intricate repoussé work demonstrates both spiritual devotion and exceptional craftsmanship.

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

March 21, 2023

Estimate: $80,000$100,000

Lot 133

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Unknown, A large inscribed copper-repoussé figure of Amitabha Buddha, Tibet or Nepal, circa 17th century

This large inscribed copper-repoussé figure of Amitabha Buddha from Tibet or Nepal (circa 17th century) exemplifies the sophisticated metalworking techniques of Himalayan Buddhist art. The intricate repoussé work demonstrates both spiritual devotion and exceptional craftsmanship.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Nepalese, Gold Tones, Sculpture, Spiritual, Tibetan, Copper, Religious, Historical, Repoussé, Buddha

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art