PRESENTING A Gorgeous 15th Century Gilt-Copper Kirtimukha Repousse Plaque.
From circa 1450 this is a spectacular piece of Indian antiquity.
From Tibet/Nepal.
This piece has impeccable Provenance!
It was purchased by a Non-public Dallas Collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction some time involving 2000 and 2008.
You can see from the images the place the Sotheby’s label and tag is nevertheless attached with it becoming observed as “Whole lot 106/2”.
We are nonetheless determining the sale specifics and the moment we have identical we will update this post.
Sotheby’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Artwork & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The sculpture is: “Repousse in reduction on gilded copper. It depicts Kirtimukha, depicted supporting a Shivalingam and holding the vegetation he is devouring. Seriously bejeweled headdress and necklace, perched on a bracket with very clear plastic plinth. “
Top 10 in.
Circa 15th Century.
Provenance: Sotheby’s New York.
It has significantly improved in benefit in excess of the many years as a Rare piece from a prestigious Selection and a Uncommon piece of Asian antiquity.
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Connection:
15th Century Gilt-Copper Kirtimukha Repousse Plaque.
Provenance: See earlier mentioned. From a Dallas Non-public Assortment.
Issue: Exceptional.
Proportions: 10 inches Tall, 6.5″ inches extensive and 2.2 inches Deep (On Plinth)