The Collection of Paul Otto Taubert & Jewellery and Decorative Arts

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Lot 31
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A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF CHANDRA, NEPALESE, 15th CENTURY

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 AUD
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Description

  • A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF CHANDRA, NEPALESE, 15th CENTURY
  • 13cm high
seated in dhyanasana, wearing an elegant high crown and body jewellery with precious and semi-precious stones, upon a charot pulled by seven geese


Catalogue Note

Chandra is the deity of the moon, shown here in his characteristic gesture, pulled on his chariot by seven geese.  The worship of Chandra is very common in Nepal and ensures regularity of the Luna Cycle.