17th Century Gilt Bronze Vasudhara Figure with Mandorla

A gilt bronze figure of Vasudhara, Nepal, 17th century, the six…
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A gilt bronze figure of Vasudhara, Nepal, 17th century, the six armed deity seated in lalitasana on a pierced lotus base, the hands holding various attributes, now partly missing, dressed in a dhoti, jewellery and a tiara surrounding the tall chignon, a flammiform mandorla rising behind the head, a free standing mandorla surmounted by a kirtimukha and flanked by two geese set on a wood stand, (3), figure 7.5 cm high, mandorla 10.5 cm high

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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