Important Notice

  Lot 26 of 26  

ANTIQUITIES AUCTION
1-2 NOVEMBER 2023
Estimate
Rs 4,00,000 - 6,00,000
$4,880 - 7,320


Winning Bid
Rs 3,60,000
$4,390
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)

DETAILS

Dancing Dakini
Nepal, 14th century
Grey stone
Height: 17.25 in (43.5 cm)
Width: 8.75 in (22.5 cm)
Depth: 3.5 in (9 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

The sculpture is attached to a base measuring 2 x 9.75 x 4.75 in (5 x 24.5 x 12 cm)
Although fairly prolific in creating metal icons, Nepal has produced far fewer stone and wooden sculptures. This dancing dakini from Nepal wears an ornate crown and a large garland that extends down to the knee. The arched legs and hand movements create the impression of a swaying motion. The stone is coarse with a very rustic charm. The base is an inverted lotus with petals flowing upwards.

Category: Antiquty